Highest French population share, US counties · 2010
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. Evangeline Parish, Louisiana leads at 37.4%. 3,127 counties qualify in total. Louisiana carries 17 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?
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana ranks #1 with 37.4% (2010 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by french share?
Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Assumption Parish, Louisiana, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Vermilion Parish, Louisiana.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,127 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2010 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 (2010).