Most Native American places in Kansas research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Kansas cities with the highest percentage of Native American residents for 2026. The data comes from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 vintage, which breaks down race by origin.
The city with the highest percentage of Native Americans is Arkansas City. 1.95% of people in Arkansas City are Native Americans.
The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Abilene. 0.00% of people in Abilene are Native American.
The city with the most Native Americans is Wichita. 1,693 people in Wichita are Native American.
The city with the fewest Native Americans is Abilene. 0 people in Abilene are Native American.
The United States has 1,698,432 Native Americans and is 0.51% Native American.
Which city in Kansas had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Kansas for 2026 is Arkansas City. 1.95% of Arkansas City identify as Native American.
2.0% Native American · 232 Native American residents
Located in
Cowley County, Kansas
Arkansas City is a city in Cowley County, Kansas, United States, situated at the confluence of the Arkansas and Walnut rivers in the southwestern part of the county. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 12,415.
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1.3% Native American · 123 Native American residents
Located in
Butler County, Kansas
Augusta is a city in Butler County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,274.
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1.2% Native American · 108 Native American residents
Located in
Montgomery County, Kansas
Coffeyville is a city in southeastern Montgomery County, Kansas, United States, located along the Verdigris River in the state’s southeastern region. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 10,295. It is the most populous city of Montgomery County and with its southeast Kansas location is located in the Tulsa, Oklahoma media market. The town of South Coffeyville, Oklahoma is located approximately 1 mile south of the city, existing as a separate political entity immediately south of the state line.
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1.1% Native American · 1,071 Native American residents
Located in
Douglas County, Kansas
Lawrence is the county seat of Douglas County and sixth largest city in Kansas. It is located in the northeastern sector of the state, next to Interstate 70, between the Kansas and Wakarusa Rivers. As of the 2010 census, the city’s population was 87,643. Lawrence is a college town and the home to the University of Kansas and Haskell Indian Nations University.
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0.9% Native American · 72 Native American residents
Located in
Sumner County, Kansas
Wellington is a city in and the county seat of Sumner County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,172.
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0.9% Native American · 78 Native American residents
Located in
Montgomery County, Kansas
Independence is a city in and the county seat of Montgomery County, Kansas, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 9,483. It was named in commemoration of the Declaration of Independence.
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0.9% Native American · 48 Native American residents
Located in
Grant County, Kansas
Ulysses is a city in and the county seat of Grant County, Kansas, United States. It is named after Ulysses S. Grant, the 18th President of the United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 6,161.
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0.9% Native American · 111 Native American residents
Located in
Franklin County, Kansas
Ottawa is a city in, and the county seat of, Franklin County, Kansas, United States. It is located on both banks of the Marais des Cygnes River near the center of Franklin County. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 12,649.
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0.9% Native American · 222 Native American residents
Located in
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Derby is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States and the largest suburb of Wichita. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 22,158.
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0.7% Native American · 61 Native American residents
Located in
Sedgwick County, Kansas
Bel Aire is a city in Sedgwick County, Kansas, United States, and a suburb of Wichita. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 6,769.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Kansas With The Largest Native American Population For 2026
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Kansas.
We used Saturday Night Science to analyze the Census’s most recently available data, the 2020-2024 American Community Survey data.
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 identifying 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 58 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 1.95 to 0.00.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the American Indian and Alaska Native population, with a higher score being more American Indian and Alaska Native than a lower score. Arkansas City took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Abilene was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article is our eleventh time ranking the cities in Kansas with the largest Native American population.
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Most Native American Places In Kansas
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| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arkansas City | 11,884 | 232 | 2.0% |
| 2 | Augusta | 9,216 | 123 | 1.3% |
| 3 | Coffeyville | 8,662 | 108 | 1.2% |
| 4 | Lawrence | 96,051 | 1,071 | 1.1% |
| 5 | Wellington | 7,615 | 72 | 0.9% |
| 6 | Independence | 8,422 | 78 | 0.9% |
| 7 | Ulysses | 5,476 | 48 | 0.9% |
| 8 | Ottawa | 12,678 | 111 | 0.9% |
| 9 | Derby | 26,062 | 222 | 0.9% |
| 10 | Bel Aire | 9,043 | 61 | 0.7% |
| 11 | Eudora | 6,119 | 30 | 0.5% |
| 12 | Winfield | 11,711 | 56 | 0.5% |
| 13 | Junction City | 22,331 | 103 | 0.5% |
| 14 | Haysville | 11,117 | 49 | 0.4% |
| 15 | Wichita | 397,945 | 1,693 | 0.4% |
| 16 | Leavenworth | 37,195 | 157 | 0.4% |
| 17 | Pittsburg | 20,637 | 83 | 0.4% |
| 18 | Concordia | 5,015 | 18 | 0.4% |
| 19 | Topeka | 125,786 | 451 | 0.4% |
| 20 | Hutchinson | 39,709 | 141 | 0.4% |
| 21 | Andover | 15,965 | 47 | 0.3% |
| 22 | Newton | 18,397 | 52 | 0.3% |
| 23 | Valley Center | 8,590 | 24 | 0.3% |
| 24 | Paola | 5,770 | 16 | 0.3% |
| 25 | El Dorado | 12,769 | 35 | 0.3% |
| 26 | Kansas City | 155,135 | 410 | 0.3% |
| 27 | Park City | 7,673 | 18 | 0.2% |
| 28 | Great Bend | 14,479 | 33 | 0.2% |
| 29 | Hays | 21,143 | 48 | 0.2% |
| 30 | Manhattan | 54,239 | 119 | 0.2% |
| 31 | Bonner Springs | 7,839 | 17 | 0.2% |
| 32 | Parsons | 9,425 | 20 | 0.2% |
| 33 | Emporia | 24,131 | 51 | 0.2% |
| 34 | Gardner | 24,526 | 36 | 0.1% |
| 35 | De Soto | 6,414 | 9 | 0.1% |
| 36 | Lansing | 11,246 | 15 | 0.1% |
| 37 | Chanute | 8,598 | 11 | 0.1% |
| 38 | Overland Park | 200,306 | 253 | 0.1% |
| 39 | Olathe | 145,057 | 182 | 0.1% |
| 40 | Prairie Village | 22,874 | 28 | 0.1% |
| 41 | Garden City | 27,819 | 32 | 0.1% |
| 42 | Lenexa | 58,384 | 56 | 0.1% |
| 43 | Salina | 46,307 | 43 | 0.1% |
| 44 | Pratt | 6,577 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 45 | Iola | 5,348 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 46 | McPherson | 13,995 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 47 | Fort Scott | 7,555 | 4 | 0.1% |
| 48 | Atchison | 10,785 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Merriam | 11,085 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 50 | Colby | 5,387 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 51 | Leawood | 33,809 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 52 | Shawnee | 68,542 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Mulvane | 6,171 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Mission | 9,915 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Roeland Park | 6,763 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Dodge City | 27,613 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Liberal | 19,316 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 55 | Abilene | 6,449 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024, table B03002. 58 Kansas cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Native American Populations Across Kansas
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Kansas according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Kansas are Arkansas City, Augusta, Coffeyville, Lawrence, Wellington, Independence, Ulysses, Ottawa, Derby, and Bel Aire.
