Highest French population share, US counties · 2020
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. Rolette County, North Dakota leads at 23.8%. 3,120 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?
Rolette County, North Dakota ranks #1 with 23.8% (2020 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 counties by french share?
Rolette County, North Dakota, Avoyelles Parish, Louisiana, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Evangeline Parish, Louisiana, Aroostook County, Maine.
How many counties are in this ranking?
3,120 counties qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability. The ranking covers 2020 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 (2020).