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There are three major races in America that come to most of our minds right away:
- White
- Hispanic
- African American
But those are only the major races, there's a whole bunch of other races people are interested in knowing about.
And today, we are going to look at the percent of the population in Alabama that are Native American.
Native Americans are not a major portion of the current American Population, but they are still very important.
There are now over 2 million people who identify as Native American living in America, making up .65% of the total population. According to the most recent American Community Survey, the Native American population in Alabama is 21,297 - at 0.4% of the total population of Alabama.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Alabama? Which cities and towns in Alabama have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Alabama With The Largest Native American Population For 2022
Which city in Alabama had the largest Native American population?
Smiths Station took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Alabama for 2022. 1.79% of Smiths Station identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Alabama ranked as a state on diversity, we have a ranking of the most diverse states in America.
And if you already knew these places were Native American, check out the best places to live in Alabama or the most diverse places in Alabama.
For more Alabama reading, check out:
Cities In Alabama With The Largest Native American Population For 2022
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Population: 5,821
% Native American: 1.79%
# Of Native American Residents: 104
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Smiths Station: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,004
% Native American: 1.7%
# Of Native American Residents: 221
Percent Change Since 2010: 820.83%
More on Moody: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 14,561
% Native American: 1.5%
# Of Native American Residents: 219
Percent Change Since 2010: -39.17%
More on Saraland: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 8,445
% Native American: 1.3%
# Of Native American Residents: 110
Percent Change Since 2010: -15.38%
More on Tuscumbia: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,132
% Native American: 1.03%
# Of Native American Residents: 125
Percent Change Since 2010: 212.5%
More on Sylacauga: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,170
% Native American: 0.94%
# Of Native American Residents: 266
Percent Change Since 2010: 133.33%
More on Enterprise: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,757
% Native American: 0.83%
# Of Native American Residents: 48
Percent Change Since 2010: -64.96%
More on Chickasaw: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,269
% Native American: 0.81%
# Of Native American Residents: 75
Percent Change Since 2010: -48.98%
More on Atmore: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,072
% Native American: 0.77%
# Of Native American Residents: 124
Percent Change Since 2010: 588.89%
More on Cullman: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 40,652
% Native American: 0.65%
# Of Native American Residents: 265
Percent Change Since 2010: 9.96%
More on Florence: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Alabama With The Largest Native American Population For 2022
We still believe in the accuracy of data -- especially from the census. So that's where we went to get the breakdown of race across Alabama.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2016-2020 American Community Survey data from the US Census.
Specifically, we looked at table B03002: Hispanic OR LATINO ORIGIN BY RACE. Here are the category names as defined by the Census:
- Hispanic or Latino
- White alone*
- Black or African American alone*
- American Indian and Alaska Native alone*
- Asian alone*
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone*
- Some other race alone*
- Two or more races*
Our particular column of interest here was the number of people who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native alone.
We limited our analysis to places with a population greater than 5,000 people. That left us with 101 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 1.79% to 0.0%.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percent of American Indian and Alaska Native population with a higher score being more American Indian and Alaska Native than a lower score. Smiths Station took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Clay was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Alabama ranked by population of American Indian and Alaska Native residents or, for a more general take on diversity in America, head over to our ranking of the most diverse cities in America.
Summary: Native American Populations Across Alabama
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Alabama according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Alabama:
- Clay
- Calera
- Center Point
For more Alabama reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Alabama?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smiths Station | 1.79% |
| 2 | Moody | 1.7% |
| 3 | Saraland | 1.5% |
| 4 | Tuscumbia | 1.3% |
| 5 | Sylacauga | 1.03% |
| 6 | Enterprise | 0.94% |
| 7 | Chickasaw | 0.83% |
| 8 | Atmore | 0.81% |
| 9 | Cullman | 0.77% |
| 10 | Florence | 0.65% |
| 11 | Bay Minette | 0.65% |
| 12 | Pelham | 0.62% |
| 13 | Prichard | 0.61% |
| 14 | Ozark | 0.59% |
| 15 | Athens | 0.48% |
| 16 | Pike Road | 0.45% |
| 17 | Gardendale | 0.39% |
| 18 | Alabaster | 0.38% |
| 19 | Huntsville | 0.38% |
| 20 | Pinson | 0.37% |
| 21 | Arab | 0.36% |
| 22 | Madison | 0.34% |
| 23 | Alexander City | 0.32% |
| 24 | Eufaula | 0.3% |
| 25 | Daleville | 0.29% |
| 26 | Scottsboro | 0.28% |
| 27 | Opp | 0.28% |
| 28 | Mobile | 0.28% |
| 29 | Troy | 0.27% |
| 30 | Fultondale | 0.27% |
| 31 | Montevallo | 0.26% |
| 32 | Dothan | 0.26% |
| 33 | Gadsden | 0.25% |
| 34 | Prattville | 0.22% |
| 35 | Selma | 0.22% |
| 36 | Fort Payne | 0.2% |
| 37 | Demopolis | 0.19% |
| 38 | Tarrant | 0.19% |
| 39 | Jasper | 0.19% |
| 40 | Valley | 0.18% |
| 41 | Chelsea | 0.17% |
| 42 | Wetumpka | 0.17% |
| 43 | Decatur | 0.17% |
| 44 | Hamilton | 0.17% |
| 45 | Tuscaloosa | 0.16% |
| 46 | Anniston | 0.16% |
| 47 | Birmingham | 0.14% |
| 48 | Helena | 0.13% |
| 49 | Montgomery | 0.12% |
| 50 | Guntersville | 0.12% |
| 51 | Phenix City | 0.11% |
| 52 | Attalla | 0.1% |
| 53 | Auburn | 0.1% |
| 54 | Tuskegee | 0.09% |
| 55 | Irondale | 0.09% |
| 56 | Southside | 0.09% |
| 57 | Homewood | 0.09% |
| 58 | Northport | 0.07% |
| 59 | Talladega | 0.07% |
| 60 | Fairhope | 0.06% |
| 61 | Andalusia | 0.06% |
| 62 | Greenville | 0.05% |
| 63 | Opelika | 0.05% |
| 64 | Muscle Shoals | 0.05% |
| 65 | Jacksonville | 0.05% |
| 66 | Vestavia Hills | 0.04% |
| 67 | Leeds | 0.03% |
| 68 | Trussville | 0.03% |
| 69 | Hoover | 0.03% |
| 70 | Mountain Brook | 0.03% |
| 71 | Monroeville | 0.02% |
| 72 | Albertville | 0.01% |
| 73 | Spanish Fort | 0.0% |
| 74 | Robertsdale | 0.0% |
| 75 | Bessemer | 0.0% |
| 76 | Sheffield | 0.0% |
| 77 | Boaz | 0.0% |
| 78 | Satsuma | 0.0% |
| 79 | Brewton | 0.0% |
| 80 | Russellville | 0.0% |
| 81 | Gulf Shores | 0.0% |
| 82 | Roanoke | 0.0% |
| 83 | Rainbow City | 0.0% |
| 84 | Hartselle | 0.0% |
| 85 | Hueytown | 0.0% |
| 86 | Lanett | 0.0% |
| 87 | Lincoln | 0.0% |
| 88 | Glencoe | 0.0% |
| 89 | Millbrook | 0.0% |
| 90 | Foley | 0.0% |
| 91 | Fairfield | 0.0% |
| 92 | Oneonta | 0.0% |
| 93 | Orange Beach | 0.0% |
| 94 | Oxford | 0.0% |
| 95 | Daphne | 0.0% |
| 96 | Pell City | 0.0% |
| 97 | Clanton | 0.0% |
| 98 | Pleasant Grove | 0.0% |
| 99 | Center Point | 0.0% |
| 100 | Calera | 0.0% |
