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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 Minnesota 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 Minnesota is 46,371 - at 0.8% of the total population of Minnesota.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Minnesota? Which cities and towns in Minnesota have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in Minnesota had the largest Native American population?
Bemidji took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Minnesota for 2023. 8.83% of Bemidji identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Minnesota 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 Minnesota or the most diverse places in Minnesota.
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
- Best Places To Buy A House In Minnesota
- Best Counties To Live In Minnesota
- Best Places To Retire In Minnesota
Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 15,114
% Native American: 8.83%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,334
Percent Change Since 2010: 4.06%
More on Bemidji: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,563
% Native American: 7.4%
# Of Native American Residents: 930
Percent Change Since 2010: -21.65%
More on Cloquet: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,140
% Native American: 3.24%
# Of Native American Residents: 296
Percent Change Since 2010: 55.79%
More on East Grand Forks: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,444
% Native American: 3.16%
# Of Native American Residents: 267
Percent Change Since 2010: -40.53%
More on Virginia: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,237
% Native American: 2.39%
# Of Native American Residents: 221
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Waseca: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,717
% Native American: 2.13%
# Of Native American Residents: 207
Percent Change Since 2010: -18.82%
More on Detroit Lakes: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,859
% Native American: 2.0%
# Of Native American Residents: 117
Percent Change Since 2010: -27.78%
More on International Falls: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,056
% Native American: 1.66%
# Of Native American Residents: 183
Percent Change Since 2010: 24.49%
More on Grand Rapids: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,099
% Native American: 1.63%
# Of Native American Residents: 83
Percent Change Since 2010: 6.41%
More on Redwood Falls: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,190
% Native American: 1.6%
# Of Native American Residents: 83
Percent Change Since 2010: -35.16%
More on Morris: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
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 139 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 8.83% 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. Bemidji took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Wyoming was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Minnesota 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 Minnesota
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Minnesota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Minnesota:
- Wyoming
- Otsego
- Orono
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Minnesota?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bemidji | 8.83% |
| 2 | Cloquet | 7.4% |
| 3 | East Grand Forks | 3.24% |
| 4 | Virginia | 3.16% |
| 5 | Waseca | 2.39% |
| 6 | Detroit Lakes | 2.13% |
| 7 | International Falls | 2.0% |
| 8 | Grand Rapids | 1.66% |
| 9 | Redwood Falls | 1.63% |
| 10 | Morris | 1.6% |
| 11 | Duluth | 1.57% |
| 12 | Red Wing | 1.52% |
| 13 | Moorhead | 1.4% |
| 14 | Thief River Falls | 1.27% |
| 15 | Montevideo | 1.25% |
| 16 | Fridley | 1.25% |
| 17 | Brainerd | 1.23% |
| 18 | Minnetrista | 1.14% |
| 19 | Minneapolis | 1.04% |
| 20 | New Prague | 0.89% |
| 21 | Hermantown | 0.88% |
| 22 | Hastings | 0.86% |
| 23 | Prior Lake | 0.68% |
| 24 | Golden Valley | 0.62% |
| 25 | St. Paul | 0.59% |
| 26 | Shakopee | 0.56% |
| 27 | Willmar | 0.56% |
| 28 | Corcoran | 0.55% |
| 29 | Crookston | 0.53% |
| 30 | St. Anthony | 0.52% |
| 31 | Blaine | 0.52% |
| 32 | Anoka | 0.52% |
| 33 | Farmington | 0.49% |
| 34 | Monticello | 0.47% |
| 35 | Spring Lake Park | 0.46% |
| 36 | Baxter | 0.46% |
| 37 | St. Peter | 0.45% |
| 38 | Coon Rapids | 0.43% |
| 39 | New Hope | 0.43% |
| 40 | Faribault | 0.42% |
| 41 | East Bethel | 0.41% |
| 42 | Hibbing | 0.41% |
| 43 | St. Cloud | 0.4% |
| 44 | Lino Lakes | 0.39% |
| 45 | Brooklyn Center | 0.39% |
| 46 | Mounds View | 0.39% |
| 47 | St. Louis Park | 0.39% |
| 48 | Maplewood | 0.37% |
| 49 | West St. Paul | 0.37% |
| 50 | Chaska | 0.35% |
| 51 | Bloomington | 0.34% |
| 52 | Shoreview | 0.33% |
| 53 | Shorewood | 0.32% |
| 54 | Cambridge | 0.32% |
| 55 | Fergus Falls | 0.31% |
| 56 | Andover | 0.31% |
| 57 | Winona | 0.31% |
| 58 | South St. Paul | 0.31% |
| 59 | New Brighton | 0.3% |
| 60 | Maple Grove | 0.28% |
| 61 | North Branch | 0.26% |
| 62 | Robbinsdale | 0.25% |
| 63 | Roseville | 0.25% |
| 64 | Plymouth | 0.24% |
| 65 | Columbia Heights | 0.24% |
| 66 | Oakdale | 0.24% |
| 67 | Mound | 0.22% |
| 68 | Forest Lake | 0.22% |
| 69 | Richfield | 0.22% |
| 70 | Belle Plaine | 0.22% |
| 71 | Edina | 0.19% |
| 72 | Ham Lake | 0.19% |
| 73 | Stillwater | 0.18% |
| 74 | Lakeville | 0.18% |
| 75 | Marshall | 0.17% |
| 76 | Buffalo | 0.16% |
| 77 | New Ulm | 0.16% |
| 78 | Champlin | 0.15% |
| 79 | Hopkins | 0.15% |
| 80 | Crystal | 0.15% |
| 81 | Savage | 0.15% |
| 82 | Hutchinson | 0.14% |
| 83 | Burnsville | 0.13% |
| 84 | Rochester | 0.13% |
| 85 | Northfield | 0.13% |
| 86 | Austin | 0.13% |
| 87 | Mankato | 0.13% |
| 88 | Inver Grove Heights | 0.12% |
| 89 | St. Paul Park | 0.11% |
| 90 | Worthington | 0.11% |
| 91 | Eagan | 0.11% |
| 92 | Alexandria | 0.11% |
| 93 | North St. Paul | 0.1% |
| 94 | Apple Valley | 0.1% |
| 95 | Elk River | 0.1% |
| 96 | Albert Lea | 0.09% |
| 97 | Minnetonka | 0.09% |
| 98 | Mendota Heights | 0.08% |
| 99 | Stewartville | 0.08% |
| 100 | Mahtomedi | 0.07% |
