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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 Kentucky 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 Kentucky is 4,877 - at 0.1% of the total population of Kentucky.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Kentucky? Which cities and towns in Kentucky have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Kentucky With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in Kentucky had the largest Native American population?
Paducah took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Kentucky for 2023. 0.46% of Paducah identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Kentucky 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 Kentucky or the most diverse places in Kentucky.
For more Kentucky reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In Kentucky
- Best Places To Retire In Kentucky
- Cheapest Places To Live In Kentucky
Cities In Kentucky With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 26,248
% Native American: 0.46%
# Of Native American Residents: 120
Percent Change Since 2010: 103.39%
More on Paducah: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,080
% Native American: 0.41%
# Of Native American Residents: 37
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Elsmere: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 15,465
% Native American: 0.39%
# Of Native American Residents: 61
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Berea: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 30,771
% Native American: 0.36%
# Of Native American Residents: 110
Percent Change Since 2010: 150.0%
More on Hopkinsville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 31,066
% Native American: 0.31%
# Of Native American Residents: 97
Percent Change Since 2010: 288.0%
More on Elizabethtown: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,782
% Native American: 0.29%
# Of Native American Residents: 17
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Monticello: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,201
% Native American: 0.26%
# Of Native American Residents: 72
Percent Change Since 2010: -42.4%
More on Henderson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 34,662
% Native American: 0.22%
# Of Native American Residents: 75
Percent Change Since 2010: 56.25%
More on Richmond: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,641
% Native American: 0.21%
# Of Native American Residents: 12
Percent Change Since 2010: 200.0%
More on Dayton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 71,422
% Native American: 0.21%
# Of Native American Residents: 148
Percent Change Since 2010: 228.89%
More on Bowling Green: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Kentucky 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 Kentucky.
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 75 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 0.46% 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. Paducah took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Winchester was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Kentucky 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 Kentucky
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Kentucky according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Kentucky:
- Winchester
- Maysville
- Mayfield
For more Kentucky reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Kentucky?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paducah | 0.46% |
| 2 | Elsmere | 0.41% |
| 3 | Berea | 0.39% |
| 4 | Hopkinsville | 0.36% |
| 5 | Elizabethtown | 0.31% |
| 6 | Monticello | 0.29% |
| 7 | Henderson | 0.26% |
| 8 | Richmond | 0.22% |
| 9 | Dayton | 0.21% |
| 10 | Bowling Green | 0.21% |
| 11 | Pikeville | 0.19% |
| 12 | Covington | 0.19% |
| 13 | Highland Heights | 0.17% |
| 14 | Nicholasville | 0.15% |
| 15 | Owensboro | 0.13% |
| 16 | Independence | 0.12% |
| 17 | Danville | 0.12% |
| 18 | Corbin | 0.11% |
| 19 | Frankfort | 0.1% |
| 20 | Glasgow | 0.08% |
| 21 | London | 0.08% |
| 22 | Newport | 0.08% |
| 23 | Lyndon | 0.07% |
| 24 | Morehead | 0.07% |
| 25 | Georgetown | 0.07% |
| 26 | Louisville | 0.07% |
| 27 | Lexington | 0.06% |
| 28 | Middlesborough | 0.06% |
| 29 | Franklin | 0.06% |
| 30 | Madisonville | 0.05% |
| 31 | Shively | 0.04% |
| 32 | Shepherdsville | 0.04% |
| 33 | Ashland | 0.04% |
| 34 | Mount Washington | 0.04% |
| 35 | Shelbyville | 0.04% |
| 36 | Harrodsburg | 0.03% |
| 37 | St. Matthews | 0.03% |
| 38 | Edgewood | 0.02% |
| 39 | Murray | 0.02% |
| 40 | Somerset | 0.01% |
| 41 | Radcliff | 0.0% |
| 42 | Paris | 0.0% |
| 43 | Princeton | 0.0% |
| 44 | Russellville | 0.0% |
| 45 | Oak Grove | 0.0% |
| 46 | Taylor Mill | 0.0% |
| 47 | Union | 0.0% |
| 48 | Versailles | 0.0% |
| 49 | Villa Hills | 0.0% |
| 50 | Williamsburg | 0.0% |
| 51 | Alexandria | 0.0% |
| 52 | Lebanon | 0.0% |
| 53 | Mount Sterling | 0.0% |
| 54 | Florence | 0.0% |
| 55 | Bardstown | 0.0% |
| 56 | Bellevue | 0.0% |
| 57 | Campbellsville | 0.0% |
| 58 | Central City | 0.0% |
| 59 | Cold Spring | 0.0% |
| 60 | Cynthiana | 0.0% |
| 61 | Douglass Hills | 0.0% |
| 62 | Erlanger | 0.0% |
| 63 | Flatwoods | 0.0% |
| 64 | Fort Mitchell | 0.0% |
| 65 | Middletown | 0.0% |
| 66 | Fort Thomas | 0.0% |
| 67 | Fort Wright | 0.0% |
| 68 | Hillview | 0.0% |
| 69 | Jeffersontown | 0.0% |
| 70 | La Grange | 0.0% |
| 71 | Lawrenceburg | 0.0% |
| 72 | Leitchfield | 0.0% |
| 73 | Mayfield | 0.0% |
| 74 | Maysville | 0.0% |
| 75 | Winchester | 0.0% |
