Largest French Canadian population, US cities
US cities ranked by the number of residents who are French Canadian ancestry, from the 2023 American Community Survey detailed-origin tables. Each list covers the full eligible universe; download the complete data as CSV. Manchester, New Hampshire leads at 11,625. 5,157 cities qualify in total. Cities with fewer than 5,000 residents are excluded. Massachusetts carries 6 of the top 25 entries.
UPDATED 2026-06-06 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES
Frequently asked
Which city has the highest french canadian population?
Manchester, New Hampshire ranks #1 with 11,625 (2024 American Community Survey).
What are the top 5 cities by french canadian population?
Manchester, New Hampshire, New York, New York, Boston, Massachusetts, Nashua, New Hampshire, Los Angeles, California.
How many cities are in this ranking?
5,157 cities qualify after filtering for population minimums and data availability (minimum 5,000 residents). The ranking covers 2024 ACS 5-year data.
How is french canadian population measured?
Number of residents who are French Canadian ancestry (Ancestry, ACS detailed tables). Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024).