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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 California 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 California is 124,341 - at 0.3% of the total population of California.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across California? Which cities and towns in California have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In California With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in California had the largest Native American population?
Anderson took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in California for 2023. 4.82% of Anderson identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where California 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 California or the most diverse places in California.
For more California reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In California
- Best Places To Buy A House In California
- Best Counties To Live In California
Cities In California With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 11,208
% Native American: 4.82%
# Of Native American Residents: 540
Percent Change Since 2010: 152.34%
More on Anderson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,686
% Native American: 4.1%
# Of Native American Residents: 274
Percent Change Since 2010: 2.24%
More on Crescent City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,807
% Native American: 2.86%
# Of Native American Residents: 223
Percent Change Since 2010: -17.1%
More on Yreka: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,399
% Native American: 2.54%
# Of Native American Residents: 264
Percent Change Since 2010: 125.64%
More on Shasta Lake: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 17,560
% Native American: 2.49%
# Of Native American Residents: 438
Percent Change Since 2010: 104.67%
More on Coalinga: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,468
% Native American: 2.49%
# Of Native American Residents: 410
Percent Change Since 2010: 99.03%
More on Clearlake: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,728
% Native American: 1.98%
# Of Native American Residents: 332
Percent Change Since 2010: -29.51%
More on Ukiah: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,277
% Native American: 1.96%
# Of Native American Residents: 123
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Huron: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,305
% Native American: 1.9%
# Of Native American Residents: 309
Percent Change Since 2010: -63.35%
More on Susanville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,651
% Native American: 1.89%
# Of Native American Residents: 107
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on La Habra Heights: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In California With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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 California.
That lead us to the Census's most recently available data, the 2017-2021 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 421 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 4.82% 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. Anderson took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Kerman was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in California 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 California
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across California according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in California:
- Kerman
- Hillsborough
- Truckee
For more California reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In California?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anderson | 4.82% |
| 2 | Crescent City | 4.1% |
| 3 | Yreka | 2.86% |
| 4 | Shasta Lake | 2.54% |
| 5 | Coalinga | 2.49% |
| 6 | Clearlake | 2.49% |
| 7 | Ukiah | 1.98% |
| 8 | Huron | 1.96% |
| 9 | Susanville | 1.9% |
| 10 | La Habra Heights | 1.89% |
| 11 | Eureka | 1.66% |
| 12 | Redding | 1.61% |
| 13 | Fortuna | 1.45% |
| 14 | Oroville | 1.44% |
| 15 | Big Bear Lake | 1.4% |
| 16 | Windsor | 1.37% |
| 17 | Yucca Valley | 1.32% |
| 18 | Red Bluff | 1.31% |
| 19 | Desert Hot Springs | 1.29% |
| 20 | La Puente | 1.13% |
| 21 | Exeter | 1.12% |
| 22 | Barstow | 1.1% |
| 23 | Chowchilla | 1.09% |
| 24 | Canyon Lake | 1.02% |
| 25 | Gustine | 1.0% |
| 26 | Corcoran | 0.99% |
| 27 | Orland | 0.98% |
| 28 | Calipatria | 0.97% |
| 29 | Yuba City | 0.96% |
| 30 | California City | 0.96% |
| 31 | Arcata | 0.95% |
| 32 | Twentynine Palms | 0.91% |
| 33 | Fort Bragg | 0.91% |
| 34 | Corning | 0.91% |
| 35 | Hughson | 0.89% |
| 36 | San Jacinto | 0.87% |
| 37 | Calimesa | 0.82% |
| 38 | Hemet | 0.82% |
| 39 | Palm Springs | 0.77% |
| 40 | Rancho Mirage | 0.76% |
| 41 | Palmdale | 0.73% |
| 42 | Placerville | 0.69% |
| 43 | Blythe | 0.68% |
| 44 | Modesto | 0.68% |
| 45 | Madera | 0.67% |
| 46 | Porterville | 0.64% |
| 47 | Hanford | 0.62% |
| 48 | American Canyon | 0.61% |
| 49 | Wildomar | 0.61% |
| 50 | Colusa | 0.6% |
| 51 | Woodland | 0.59% |
| 52 | South Lake Tahoe | 0.57% |
| 53 | Lompoc | 0.55% |
| 54 | Brawley | 0.54% |
| 55 | Rohnert Park | 0.53% |
| 56 | Oakley | 0.53% |
| 57 | Cloverdale | 0.51% |
| 58 | Calabasas | 0.5% |
| 59 | Brentwood | 0.5% |
| 60 | Coronado | 0.5% |
| 61 | Lathrop | 0.49% |
| 62 | Ceres | 0.49% |
| 63 | Willows | 0.48% |
| 64 | Oakdale | 0.48% |
| 65 | Fresno | 0.47% |
| 66 | Fairfield | 0.46% |
| 67 | Cathedral City | 0.44% |
| 68 | Merced | 0.44% |
| 69 | Santee | 0.44% |
| 70 | Pomona | 0.42% |
| 71 | Vista | 0.42% |
| 72 | Pleasanton | 0.42% |
| 73 | Vacaville | 0.42% |
| 74 | Atascadero | 0.41% |
| 75 | Newark | 0.41% |
| 76 | Menlo Park | 0.41% |
| 77 | Live Oak | 0.41% |
| 78 | Yucaipa | 0.4% |
| 79 | Paradise | 0.4% |
| 80 | Glendora | 0.4% |
| 81 | Banning | 0.39% |
| 82 | Chico | 0.39% |
| 83 | La Verne | 0.38% |
| 84 | San Leandro | 0.38% |
| 85 | Pacific Grove | 0.38% |
| 86 | Lancaster | 0.38% |
| 87 | Arroyo Grande | 0.37% |
| 88 | Beaumont | 0.37% |
| 89 | Rocklin | 0.37% |
| 90 | Burbank | 0.37% |
| 91 | Solana Beach | 0.37% |
| 92 | Soledad | 0.37% |
| 93 | Apple Valley | 0.36% |
| 94 | Capitola | 0.36% |
| 95 | Albany | 0.36% |
| 96 | Visalia | 0.35% |
| 97 | Imperial Beach | 0.35% |
| 98 | Fillmore | 0.35% |
| 99 | Citrus Heights | 0.35% |
| 100 | Davis | 0.35% |
