Native Amercian Population By State

The history and heritage of Native Americans is as intricately woven into the United States' landscape as the rivers that carve through this vast land. Population data paints a poignant picture of the contemporary status of the nation's first inhabitants, widely dispersed across the states and, sadly, continuing to face myriad challenges.

From the sunlit coasts of California to the verdant hills of North Carolina, Native Americans form a significant part of the fabric that threads our society together.

• With a population of 806,874, California stands as the state with the largest Native American population. This is followed by Oklahoma with 535,675 indigenous inhabitants, a state known for its historical significance to many Native American tribes during the forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears.
• Despite Alaska's ranking as 11th overall in terms of Native American population, it's noteworthy that Native Americans constitute more than 15% of Alaska's total population, making it the state with the highest relative population of Native Americans.
• Notably, several states with significant historical connections to Native American tribes, such as South Dakota and North Dakota, rank relatively low in absolute population (20th and 35th respectively). This discrepancy demonstrates the long-standing effects of displacement and events like the Trail of Tears.