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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 131,724 - 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 2022
Which city in California had the largest Native American population?
Yreka took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in California for 2022. 4.39% of Yreka 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:
- Safest Places In California
- Best Places To Raise A Family In California
- Best Counties To Live In California
Cities In California With The Largest Native American Population For 2022
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Population: 7,589
% Native American: 4.39%
# Of Native American Residents: 333
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.79%
More on Yreka: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,479
% Native American: 3.86%
# Of Native American Residents: 404
Percent Change Since 2010: 88.79%
More on Anderson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,329
% Native American: 2.89%
# Of Native American Residents: 443
Percent Change Since 2010: 115.05%
More on Clearlake: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,690
% Native American: 2.87%
# Of Native American Residents: 192
Percent Change Since 2010: -28.36%
More on Crescent City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,266
% Native American: 2.53%
# Of Native American Residents: 462
Percent Change Since 2010: -19.51%
More on Arcata: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,235
% Native American: 2.33%
# Of Native American Residents: 238
Percent Change Since 2010: 103.42%
More on Shasta Lake: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 18,443
% Native American: 2.32%
# Of Native American Residents: 427
Percent Change Since 2010: 36.42%
More on Chowchilla: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 14,922
% Native American: 2.11%
# Of Native American Residents: 315
Percent Change Since 2010: -62.63%
More on Susanville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,252
% Native American: 1.96%
# Of Native American Residents: 338
Percent Change Since 2010: 57.94%
More on Coalinga: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 92,025
% Native American: 1.94%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,783
Percent Change Since 2010: -1.22%
More on Redding: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In California 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 California.
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 421 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 4.39% 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. Yreka took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Truckee 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:
- Truckee
- Hillsborough
- Holtville
For more California reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In California?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yreka | 4.39% |
| 2 | Anderson | 3.86% |
| 3 | Clearlake | 2.89% |
| 4 | Crescent City | 2.87% |
| 5 | Arcata | 2.53% |
| 6 | Shasta Lake | 2.33% |
| 7 | Chowchilla | 2.32% |
| 8 | Susanville | 2.11% |
| 9 | Coalinga | 1.96% |
| 10 | Redding | 1.94% |
| 11 | Huron | 1.75% |
| 12 | Fortuna | 1.63% |
| 13 | Cloverdale | 1.57% |
| 14 | Eureka | 1.55% |
| 15 | Ukiah | 1.52% |
| 16 | Big Bear Lake | 1.49% |
| 17 | Red Bluff | 1.48% |
| 18 | Oroville | 1.35% |
| 19 | California City | 1.34% |
| 20 | Barstow | 1.33% |
| 21 | Fort Bragg | 1.2% |
| 22 | Willows | 1.16% |
| 23 | Hughson | 1.1% |
| 24 | Exeter | 1.07% |
| 25 | Yuba City | 1.04% |
| 26 | Desert Hot Springs | 1.02% |
| 27 | Corning | 1.01% |
| 28 | Banning | 0.99% |
| 29 | Calimesa | 0.98% |
| 30 | Paradise | 0.96% |
| 31 | La Puente | 0.93% |
| 32 | San Jacinto | 0.92% |
| 33 | Ridgecrest | 0.92% |
| 34 | Windsor | 0.89% |
| 35 | Porterville | 0.86% |
| 36 | American Canyon | 0.82% |
| 37 | Gustine | 0.82% |
| 38 | Corcoran | 0.82% |
| 39 | Rancho Mirage | 0.8% |
| 40 | Calipatria | 0.79% |
| 41 | Orland | 0.78% |
| 42 | San Fernando | 0.76% |
| 43 | Yucca Valley | 0.76% |
| 44 | Oakdale | 0.75% |
| 45 | Commerce | 0.73% |
| 46 | Palm Springs | 0.7% |
| 47 | Oakley | 0.69% |
| 48 | Colusa | 0.69% |
| 49 | Ceres | 0.68% |
| 50 | Arroyo Grande | 0.66% |
| 51 | Marysville | 0.66% |
| 52 | Palmdale | 0.65% |
| 53 | Twentynine Palms | 0.63% |
| 54 | Lompoc | 0.58% |
| 55 | Modesto | 0.58% |
| 56 | Menlo Park | 0.57% |
| 57 | Hemet | 0.57% |
| 58 | Wildomar | 0.57% |
| 59 | Blythe | 0.55% |
| 60 | Imperial Beach | 0.54% |
| 61 | Tulare | 0.53% |
| 62 | Santa Rosa | 0.52% |
| 63 | Fairfield | 0.52% |
| 64 | Solvang | 0.51% |
| 65 | Woodland | 0.51% |
| 66 | Fillmore | 0.51% |
| 67 | Capitola | 0.51% |
| 68 | Cathedral City | 0.5% |
| 69 | El Cerrito | 0.5% |
| 70 | Placerville | 0.5% |
| 71 | Yucaipa | 0.49% |
| 72 | Sanger | 0.48% |
| 73 | San Marcos | 0.47% |
| 74 | Brentwood | 0.47% |
| 75 | Hermosa Beach | 0.46% |
| 76 | Fresno | 0.46% |
| 77 | West Sacramento | 0.46% |
| 78 | Atascadero | 0.46% |
| 79 | Santee | 0.46% |
| 80 | Calabasas | 0.45% |
| 81 | Rohnert Park | 0.44% |
| 82 | Manteca | 0.44% |
| 83 | Apple Valley | 0.43% |
| 84 | Live Oak | 0.43% |
| 85 | Palm Desert | 0.43% |
| 86 | Wasco | 0.43% |
| 87 | Vacaville | 0.43% |
| 88 | Brawley | 0.42% |
| 89 | Alhambra | 0.42% |
| 90 | Chico | 0.42% |
| 91 | Avenal | 0.41% |
| 92 | Albany | 0.41% |
| 93 | Visalia | 0.41% |
| 94 | San Buenaventura (Ventura) | 0.41% |
| 95 | Burbank | 0.41% |
| 96 | Beaumont | 0.4% |
| 97 | Rosemead | 0.4% |
| 98 | Montclair | 0.4% |
| 99 | Citrus Heights | 0.4% |
| 100 | Hollister | 0.39% |
