Most Native American places in Mississippi research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Mississippi 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 Gautier. 1.62% of people in Gautier are Native Americans.
The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Yazoo City. 0.00% of people in Yazoo City are Native American.
The city with the most Native Americans is Gautier. 309 people in Gautier are Native American.
The city with the fewest Native Americans is Yazoo City. 0 people in Yazoo City are Native American.
The United States has 1,698,432 Native Americans and is 0.51% Native American.
Which city in Mississippi had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Mississippi for 2026 is Gautier. 1.62% of Gautier identify as Native American.
1.6% Native American · 309 Native American residents
Located in
Jackson County, Mississippi
Gautier is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, along the Gulf of Mexico west of Pascagoula. It is part of the Pascagoula Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 18,572 at the 2010 census. In 2002, Gautier annexed land nearly doubling its population to 18,413 by 2010, according to the Gautier Comprehensive Plan 2030.
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1.1% Native American · 77 Native American residents
Located in
Hancock County, Mississippi
Waveland is a city located in Hancock County, Mississippi, United States, on the Gulf of Mexico. It is part of the Gulfport-Biloxi, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city of Waveland was incorporated in 1972. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 6,435. Waveland was nearly destroyed by Hurricane Camille on August 17, 1969, and by Hurricane Katrina on August 29, 2005.
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1.0% Native American · 70 Native American residents
Located in
Neshoba County, Mississippi
Philadelphia is a city in and the county seat of Neshoba County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 7,477 at the 2010 census.
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0.6% Native American · 68 Native American residents
Located in
Rankin County, Mississippi
Flowood is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi. The population was 7,823 at the 2010 census. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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0.6% Native American · 71 Native American residents
Located in
Hinds County, Mississippi
Byram is a city in Hinds County, Mississippi, United States. The population was 11,489 as of the 2010 census, up from 7,386 at the 2000 census, at which time it was an unincorporated census-designated place. It is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was incorporated for a second time in its history on June 16, 2009.
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0.4% Native American · 26 Native American residents
Located in
Marion County, Mississippi
Columbia is a city in Marion County, Mississippi, which was formed six years before Mississippi was admitted to statehood. Columbia was named for Columbia, South Carolina, from which many of the early settlers had migrated. The population was 6,603 as of the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Marion County.
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0.4% Native American · 36 Native American residents
Located in
Prentiss County, Mississippi
Booneville is the county seat of Prentiss County, Mississippi. Booneville was incorporated in 1861 and named after R.H. Boone, a relative of Daniel Boone. The population was 8,743 at the 2010 census. It is one of 21 certified Mississippi retirement cities.
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0.4% Native American · 44 Native American residents
Located in
Pike County, Mississippi
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0.3% Native American · 49 Native American residents
Located in
Coahoma County, Mississippi
Clarksdale is a city in Coahoma County, Mississippi, United States, and seat of the county.
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0.3% Native American · 80 Native American residents
Located in
Rankin County, Mississippi
Brandon is a city in Rankin County, Mississippi. The population was 21,705 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Rankin County. Brandon is part of the Jackson Metropolitan Statistical Area and located east of the state capital.
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Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Mississippi 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 Mississippi.
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 59 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 1.62 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. Gautier took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Yazoo City was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2026. This article is our eleventh time ranking the cities in Mississippi with the largest Native American population.
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Most Native American Places In Mississippi
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| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gautier | 19,046 | 309 | 1.6% |
| 2 | Waveland | 7,062 | 77 | 1.1% |
| 3 | Philadelphia | 6,996 | 70 | 1.0% |
| 4 | Flowood | 10,587 | 68 | 0.6% |
| 5 | Byram | 12,799 | 71 | 0.6% |
| 6 | Columbia | 6,632 | 26 | 0.4% |
| 7 | Booneville | 9,246 | 36 | 0.4% |
| 8 | McComb | 12,049 | 44 | 0.4% |
| 9 | Clarksdale | 14,231 | 49 | 0.3% |
| 10 | Brandon | 25,542 | 80 | 0.3% |
| 11 | Louisville | 5,983 | 17 | 0.3% |
| 12 | Starkville | 25,721 | 60 | 0.2% |
| 13 | Greenwood | 14,086 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 14 | Corinth | 14,323 | 24 | 0.2% |
| 15 | Jackson | 146,631 | 243 | 0.2% |
| 16 | Hattiesburg | 48,619 | 78 | 0.2% |
| 17 | Holly Springs | 6,704 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 18 | Vicksburg | 20,589 | 24 | 0.1% |
| 19 | Gulfport | 73,003 | 83 | 0.1% |
| 20 | Ridgeland | 24,587 | 26 | 0.1% |
| 21 | Hernando | 17,949 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 22 | Ocean Springs | 18,646 | 16 | 0.1% |
| 23 | Olive Branch | 47,019 | 40 | 0.1% |
| 24 | Oxford | 26,411 | 22 | 0.1% |
| 25 | Meridian | 34,137 | 27 | 0.1% |
| 26 | Long Beach | 17,009 | 13 | 0.1% |
| 27 | Kosciusko | 6,933 | 5 | 0.1% |
| 28 | Greenville | 28,166 | 18 | 0.1% |
| 29 | Biloxi | 48,861 | 24 | 0.0% |
| 30 | Clinton | 27,195 | 13 | 0.0% |
| 31 | Petal | 11,294 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 32 | D’Iberville | 13,203 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 33 | Moss Point | 11,957 | 4 | 0.0% |
| 34 | Madison | 27,946 | 8 | 0.0% |
| 35 | Pascagoula | 21,710 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 36 | Tupelo | 37,791 | 5 | 0.0% |
| 37 | Horn Lake | 26,647 | 3 | 0.0% |
| 38 | Columbus | 23,348 | 2 | 0.0% |
| 39 | Grenada | 12,375 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Brookhaven | 11,650 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Canton | 10,811 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Cleveland | 10,623 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Forest | 5,357 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Indianola | 9,062 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Batesville | 7,387 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Laurel | 17,679 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Natchez | 14,192 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | New Albany | 7,663 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Senatobia | 8,380 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Amory | 6,500 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Southaven | 56,226 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Bay St. Louis | 10,188 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Pontotoc | 5,806 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Ripley | 5,377 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Richland | 7,346 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Picayune | 11,900 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | West Point | 9,900 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Pearl | 27,737 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 49 | Yazoo City | 10,219 | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 2020-2024, table B03002. 59 Mississippi cities with more than 5,000 residents.
Summary
Summary: Native American Populations Across Mississippi
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Mississippi according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Mississippi are Gautier, Waveland, Philadelphia, Flowood, Byram, Columbia, Booneville, McComb, Clarksdale, and Brandon. Not sold on Mississippi? Take the two-minute Find Your Place quiz and see which state actually fits you.
Questions and answers
Native American Population In Mississippi FAQs
What city in Mississippi has the highest share of Native American residents?
Gautier has the highest share of Native American residents in Mississippi for 2026, at 1.62% of the population. Waveland and Philadelphia are next.
What city in Mississippi has the most Native American residents overall?
Gautier has the most Native American residents in Mississippi, with 309 people. That is the raw count; Gautier leads on share of population.
What are the top Native American communities in Mississippi?
The Mississippi places with the highest Native American population shares are Gautier, Waveland, Philadelphia, Flowood, Byram, Columbia, Booneville, McComb, Clarksdale, and Brandon. We ranked all 59 places with more than 5,000 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 Gautier 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 Mississippi place with more than 5,000 residents.
