Most Native American places in Massachusetts research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Massachusetts 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 North Adams. 0.59% of people in North Adams are Native Americans.
The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Medford. 0.00% of people in Medford are Native American.
The city with the most Native Americans is Boston. 873 people in Boston are Native American.
The city with the fewest Native Americans is Medford. 0 people in Medford are Native American.
The United States has 1,698,432 Native Americans and is 0.51% Native American.
Which city in Massachusetts had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Massachusetts for 2026 is North Adams. 0.59% of North Adams identify as Native American.
0.6% Native American · 75 Native American residents
Located in
Berkshire County, Massachusetts
North Adams is a city in Berkshire County, Massachusetts, United States. It is part of the Pittsfield, Massachusetts Metropolitan Statistical Area. Its population was 13,708 as of the 2010 census, making it the least populous city in the state. Best known as the home of the largest contemporary art museum in the United States, the Massachusetts Museum of Contemporary Art, North Adams has in recent years become a center for tourism, culture and recreation.
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0.3% Native American · 169 Native American residents
Located in
Middlesex County, Massachusetts
Waltham is a city in Middlesex County, Massachusetts, United States, and was an early center for the labor movement as well as a major contributor to the American Industrial Revolution. The original home of the Boston Manufacturing Company, the city was a prototype for 19th century industrial city planning, spawning what became known as the Waltham-Lowell system of labor and production. The city is now a center for research and higher education, home to Brandeis University and Bentley University. The population was 60,636 at the census in 2010.
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0.2% Native American · 112 Native American residents
Barnstable is a city, referred to as the Town of Barnstable, in the U.S. state of Massachusetts and the county seat of Barnstable County. Barnstable is the largest community, both in land area and population, on Cape Cod. At the 2010 census it had a population of 45,193. The town contains several villages within its boundaries. Its largest village, Hyannis, is the central business district of the county and home to Barnstable Municipal Airport, the airline hub of Cape Cod and the islands of Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. Additionally, Barnstable is a 2007 winner of the All-America City Award.
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0.1% Native American · 88 Native American residents
Located in
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Revere is a city in Suffolk County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 5 miles from downtown Boston. It is named after the American Revolutionary War patriot Paul Revere. As of the 2010 United States Census, the city has a population of 51,755 inhabitants.
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0.1% Native American · 81 Native American residents
Located in
Bristol County, Massachusetts
Taunton is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States, located approximately 40 miles south of Boston, 18 miles east of Providence, 10 miles north of Fall River, 20 miles north of New Bedford, and 25 miles west of Plymouth. It is the seat of Bristol County. Taunton is situated on the Taunton River which winds its way through the city on its way to Mount Hope Bay, 10 miles to the south. At the 2010 census, the city had a population of 55,874. Thomas Hoye Jr. is the current mayor of Taunton, and has held the position since 2012.
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0.1% Native American · 28 Native American residents
Located in
Worcester County, Massachusetts
Gardner is a city in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 20,228 at the 2010 census. Gardner is home to Dunn State Park, Gardner Heritage State Park, Lake Wampanoag Wildlife Sanctuary, and Mount Wachusett Community College.
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0.1% Native American · 873 Native American residents
Located in
Suffolk County, Massachusetts
Boston BOSS-tn) is the capital city and most populous municipality of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the United States. It is also the seat of Suffolk County, although the county government was disbanded on July 1, 1999. The city proper covers 48 square miles with an estimated population of 673,184 in 2016, making it the largest city in the New England region of the northeastern United States. The city is the economic and cultural anchor of a substantially larger metropolitan area known as Greater Boston, a metropolitan statistical area home to a census-estimated 4.8million people in 2016 and ranking as the tenth-largest such area in the country. As a combined statistical area, this wider commuting region is home to some 8.2million people, making it the sixth-largest in the United States.
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0.1% Native American · 133 Native American residents
Located in
Norfolk County, Massachusetts
Quincy is the largest city in Norfolk County, Massachusetts, United States. It is a major part of Metropolitan Boston and is Boston’s immediate southern suburb. Its population in 2014 was 93,397, making it the 8th-largest city in the state. Known as the “City of Presidents,” Quincy is the birthplace of two U.S. presidents – John Adams and his son John Quincy Adams – as well as John Hancock, a President of the Continental Congress and the first signer of the Declaration of Independence.
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0.1% Native American · 119 Native American residents
Located in
Bristol County, Massachusetts
New Bedford is a city in Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city had a total population of 95,072, making it the sixth-largest city in Massachusetts. New Bedford is nicknamed “The Whaling City” because during the 19th century, the city was one of the most important, if not the most important, whaling ports in the world, along with Nantucket, Massachusetts and New London, Connecticut. The city, along with Fall River and Taunton, make up the three largest cities in the South Coast region of Massachusetts.
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0.1% Native American · 19 Native American residents
The Town of Southbridge has a city form of government with a city council legislative body, but via a statute calls itself a Town. It is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States. The population was 16,719 at the 2010 census. Southbridge is one of fourteen Massachusetts municipalities that have applied for, and been granted, city forms of government but wish to retain “The town of- in their official names.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
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 12,000 people. That left us with 48 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 0.59 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. North Adams took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Medford was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article is our eleventh time ranking the cities in Massachusetts with the largest Native American population.
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Most Native American Places In Massachusetts
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| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Adams | 12,606 | 75 | 0.6% |
| 2 | Waltham | 64,902 | 169 | 0.3% |
| 3 | Barnstable Town | 49,568 | 112 | 0.2% |
| 4 | Revere | 60,012 | 88 | 0.1% |
| 5 | Taunton | 60,433 | 81 | 0.1% |
| 6 | Gardner | 21,148 | 28 | 0.1% |
| 7 | Boston | 666,442 | 873 | 0.1% |
| 8 | Quincy | 102,114 | 133 | 0.1% |
| 9 | New Bedford | 100,998 | 119 | 0.1% |
| 10 | Southbridge Town | 17,928 | 19 | 0.1% |
| 11 | Fitchburg | 41,798 | 43 | 0.1% |
| 12 | Westfield | 40,378 | 41 | 0.1% |
| 13 | Winthrop Town | 18,759 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 14 | Fall River | 94,082 | 86 | 0.1% |
| 15 | Beverly | 42,665 | 38 | 0.1% |
| 16 | Worcester | 207,055 | 184 | 0.1% |
| 17 | Cambridge | 118,796 | 100 | 0.1% |
| 18 | Attleboro | 46,762 | 37 | 0.1% |
| 19 | Brockton | 105,386 | 83 | 0.1% |
| 20 | Malden | 65,906 | 49 | 0.1% |
| 21 | West Springfield Town | 28,772 | 20 | 0.1% |
| 22 | Springfield | 154,749 | 107 | 0.1% |
| 23 | Lynn | 101,709 | 66 | 0.1% |
| 24 | Northampton | 30,962 | 20 | 0.1% |
| 25 | Salem | 44,795 | 23 | 0.1% |
| 26 | Marlborough | 41,647 | 20 | 0.0% |
| 27 | Woburn | 41,939 | 17 | 0.0% |
| 28 | Newton | 89,044 | 34 | 0.0% |
| 29 | Everett | 50,045 | 18 | 0.0% |
| 30 | Holyoke | 37,813 | 12 | 0.0% |
| 31 | Pittsfield | 43,457 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 32 | Leominster | 43,909 | 11 | 0.0% |
| 33 | Somerville | 81,036 | 19 | 0.0% |
| 34 | Chicopee | 55,295 | 9 | 0.0% |
| 35 | Lawrence | 88,736 | 14 | 0.0% |
| 36 | Braintree Town | 38,899 | 6 | 0.0% |
| 37 | Weymouth Town | 58,505 | 7 | 0.0% |
| 38 | Lowell | 118,368 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 39 | Haverhill | 67,698 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Agawam Town | 28,539 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Peabody | 54,695 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Palmer Town | 12,381 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Newburyport | 18,652 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Melrose | 29,650 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Gloucester | 30,075 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Franklin Town | 33,154 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Chelsea | 39,908 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 44 | Medford | 59,354 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024, table B03002. 48 Massachusetts cities with more than 12,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Native American Populations Across Massachusetts
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Massachusetts according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Massachusetts are North Adams, Waltham, Barnstable Town, Revere, Taunton, Gardner, Boston, Quincy, New Bedford, and Southbridge Town. Not sold on Massachusetts? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Native American Population In Massachusetts FAQs
What city in Massachusetts has the highest share of Native American residents?
North Adams has the highest share of Native American residents in Massachusetts for 2026, at 0.59% of the population. Waltham and Barnstable Town are next.
What city in Massachusetts has the most Native American residents overall?
Boston has the most Native American residents in Massachusetts, with 873 people. That is the raw count; North Adams leads on share of population.
What are the top Native American communities in Massachusetts?
The Massachusetts places with the highest Native American population shares are North Adams, Waltham, Barnstable Town, Revere, Taunton, Gardner, Boston, Quincy, New Bedford, and Southbridge Town. We ranked all 48 places with more than 12,000 residents.
How many Native Americans live in the United States?
The United States has 1,698,432 residents identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native, which is 0.51% of the country. The share in North Adams runs far above that national mark.
Where does this data come from?
Every number comes from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020-2024), table B03002, based on residents identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native. We rank each Massachusetts place with more than 12,000 residents.
