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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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts is 7,977 - at 0.1% of the total population of Massachusetts.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Massachusetts? Which cities and towns in Massachusetts have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in Massachusetts had the largest Native American population?
Lowell took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Massachusetts for 2023. 0.39% of Lowell identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts or the most diverse places in Massachusetts.
For more Massachusetts reading, check out:
- Best Places To Retire In Massachusetts
- Best Places To Buy A House In Massachusetts
- Richest Cities In Massachusetts
Cities In Massachusetts With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 114,804
% Native American: 0.39%
# Of Native American Residents: 449
Percent Change Since 2010: 367.71%
More on Lowell: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 104,216
% Native American: 0.24%
# Of Native American Residents: 254
Percent Change Since 2010: 290.77%
More on Brockton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 28,814
% Native American: 0.24%
# Of Native American Residents: 69
Percent Change Since 2010: -36.7%
More on West Springfield Town: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,024
% Native American: 0.21%
# Of Native American Residents: 28
Percent Change Since 2010: -67.06%
More on North Adams: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 100,233
% Native American: 0.2%
# Of Native American Residents: 204
Percent Change Since 2010: 655.56%
More on Lynn: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 672,814
% Native American: 0.2%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,363
Percent Change Since 2010: 3.41%
More on Boston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,286
% Native American: 0.17%
# Of Native American Residents: 30
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Amesbury Town: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 35,171
% Native American: 0.17%
# Of Native American Residents: 61
Percent Change Since 2010: 1425.0%
More on Watertown Town: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 203,867
% Native American: 0.17%
# Of Native American Residents: 351
Percent Change Since 2010: 93.92%
More on Worcester: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 64,655
% Native American: 0.17%
# Of Native American Residents: 109
Percent Change Since 2010: 21.11%
More on Waltham: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts.
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 12,000 people. That left us with 52 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 0.39% 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. Lowell took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Agawam Town was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Massachusetts 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 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.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Massachusetts:
- Agawam Town
- Melrose
- Palmer Town
For more Massachusetts reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Massachusetts?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lowell | 0.39% |
| 2 | Brockton | 0.24% |
| 3 | West Springfield Town | 0.24% |
| 4 | North Adams | 0.21% |
| 5 | Lynn | 0.2% |
| 6 | Boston | 0.2% |
| 7 | Amesbury Town | 0.17% |
| 8 | Watertown Town | 0.17% |
| 9 | Worcester | 0.17% |
| 10 | Waltham | 0.17% |
| 11 | Fall River | 0.16% |
| 12 | Peabody | 0.16% |
| 13 | Taunton | 0.16% |
| 14 | Springfield | 0.16% |
| 15 | Barnstable Town | 0.15% |
| 16 | Northampton | 0.14% |
| 17 | Holyoke | 0.13% |
| 18 | Leominster | 0.12% |
| 19 | Fitchburg | 0.11% |
| 20 | Salem | 0.11% |
| 21 | Somerville | 0.11% |
| 22 | Braintree Town | 0.11% |
| 23 | New Bedford | 0.09% |
| 24 | Weymouth Town | 0.08% |
| 25 | Beverly | 0.07% |
| 26 | Southbridge Town | 0.07% |
| 27 | Cambridge | 0.06% |
| 28 | Quincy | 0.06% |
| 29 | Gloucester | 0.05% |
| 30 | Medford | 0.05% |
| 31 | Pittsfield | 0.05% |
| 32 | Malden | 0.04% |
| 33 | Gardner | 0.04% |
| 34 | Revere | 0.04% |
| 35 | Newton | 0.04% |
| 36 | Westfield | 0.03% |
| 37 | Chicopee | 0.03% |
| 38 | Lawrence | 0.02% |
| 39 | Everett | 0.02% |
| 40 | Methuen Town | 0.01% |
| 41 | Woburn | 0.0% |
| 42 | Winthrop Town | 0.0% |
| 43 | Attleboro | 0.0% |
| 44 | Chelsea | 0.0% |
| 45 | Newburyport | 0.0% |
| 46 | Easthampton Town | 0.0% |
| 47 | Franklin Town | 0.0% |
| 48 | Haverhill | 0.0% |
| 49 | Marlborough | 0.0% |
| 50 | Palmer Town | 0.0% |
| 51 | Melrose | 0.0% |
| 52 | Agawam Town | 0.0% |
