Highest French population share, US counties
US counties ranked by the share of all residents who are French ancestry (2023 American Community Survey). A concentration measure: French residents as a percentage of total population. Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana leads at 20.5%. 3,123 counties qualify in total. Louisiana carries 16 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which county has the highest french share?
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana ranks #1 with 20.5% (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by french share?
Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, Cameron Parish, Louisiana, St. Martin Parish, Louisiana, Pointe Coupee Parish, Louisiana.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,123 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is french share measured?
Share of all residents who are French ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).