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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 Missouri 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 Missouri is 15,275 - at 0.2% of the total population of Missouri.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Missouri? Which cities and towns in Missouri have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Missouri With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in Missouri had the largest Native American population?
Webb City took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Missouri for 2023. 1.6% of Webb City identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Missouri 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 Missouri or the most diverse places in Missouri.
For more Missouri reading, check out:
- Best Places To Retire In Missouri
- Cheapest Places To Live In Missouri
- Best Counties To Live In Missouri
Cities In Missouri With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 12,843
% Native American: 1.6%
# Of Native American Residents: 206
Percent Change Since 2010: 27.16%
More on Webb City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,439
% Native American: 1.23%
# Of Native American Residents: 153
Percent Change Since 2010: -45.16%
More on Neosho: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,459
% Native American: 1.14%
# Of Native American Residents: 62
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Macon: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 51,539
% Native American: 0.99%
# Of Native American Residents: 512
Percent Change Since 2010: -47.05%
More on Joplin: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,070
% Native American: 0.94%
# Of Native American Residents: 95
Percent Change Since 2010: -62.3%
More on Harrisonville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,395
% Native American: 0.92%
# Of Native American Residents: 141
Percent Change Since 2010: 16.53%
More on Carthage: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,184
% Native American: 0.81%
# Of Native American Residents: 42
Percent Change Since 2010: 950.0%
More on Charleston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,318
% Native American: 0.75%
# Of Native American Residents: 123
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Poplar Bluff: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 26,825
% Native American: 0.73%
# Of Native American Residents: 197
Percent Change Since 2010: 97.0%
More on Gladstone: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,933
% Native American: 0.57%
# Of Native American Residents: 79
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Moberly: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Missouri 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 Missouri.
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 122 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 1.6% 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. Webb City took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Maryland Heights was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Missouri 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 Missouri
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Missouri according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Missouri:
- Maryland Heights
- Ellisville
- St. Ann
For more Missouri reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Missouri?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Webb City | 1.6% |
| 2 | Neosho | 1.23% |
| 3 | Macon | 1.14% |
| 4 | Joplin | 0.99% |
| 5 | Harrisonville | 0.94% |
| 6 | Carthage | 0.92% |
| 7 | Charleston | 0.81% |
| 8 | Poplar Bluff | 0.75% |
| 9 | Gladstone | 0.73% |
| 10 | Moberly | 0.57% |
| 11 | Chillicothe | 0.53% |
| 12 | Grain Valley | 0.5% |
| 13 | Pacific | 0.49% |
| 14 | Monett | 0.48% |
| 15 | West Plains | 0.42% |
| 16 | Jennings | 0.41% |
| 17 | Boonville | 0.41% |
| 18 | Ferguson | 0.4% |
| 19 | Springfield | 0.37% |
| 20 | Bolivar | 0.35% |
| 21 | Nevada | 0.35% |
| 22 | Sullivan | 0.34% |
| 23 | Marshfield | 0.34% |
| 24 | Belton | 0.33% |
| 25 | Bonne Terre | 0.32% |
| 26 | Parkville | 0.32% |
| 27 | St. Joseph | 0.32% |
| 28 | Branson | 0.32% |
| 29 | Jackson | 0.31% |
| 30 | Nixa | 0.31% |
| 31 | Cameron | 0.31% |
| 32 | Liberty | 0.3% |
| 33 | Pevely | 0.3% |
| 34 | Overland | 0.3% |
| 35 | Maryville | 0.29% |
| 36 | Caruthersville | 0.29% |
| 37 | Smithville | 0.28% |
| 38 | Clinton | 0.28% |
| 39 | Mexico | 0.27% |
| 40 | Berkeley | 0.26% |
| 41 | Jefferson City | 0.25% |
| 42 | Independence | 0.24% |
| 43 | De Soto | 0.23% |
| 44 | Kirksville | 0.23% |
| 45 | Lebanon | 0.22% |
| 46 | Kansas City | 0.21% |
| 47 | Warrensburg | 0.19% |
| 48 | Troy | 0.19% |
| 49 | Blue Springs | 0.19% |
| 50 | St. Louis | 0.19% |
| 51 | Kearney | 0.19% |
| 52 | Trenton | 0.18% |
| 53 | Olivette | 0.18% |
| 54 | Columbia | 0.17% |
| 55 | Town And Country | 0.17% |
| 56 | Hannibal | 0.16% |
| 57 | Park Hills | 0.15% |
| 58 | Ozark | 0.15% |
| 59 | Carl Junction | 0.15% |
| 60 | Republic | 0.14% |
| 61 | Raymore | 0.14% |
| 62 | Rolla | 0.14% |
| 63 | Fulton | 0.13% |
| 64 | St. Charles | 0.13% |
| 65 | Festus | 0.12% |
| 66 | St. Peters | 0.12% |
| 67 | Marshall | 0.11% |
| 68 | Aurora | 0.1% |
| 69 | Chesterfield | 0.09% |
| 70 | Farmington | 0.09% |
| 71 | Bridgeton | 0.09% |
| 72 | Ballwin | 0.08% |
| 73 | Arnold | 0.08% |
| 74 | Shrewsbury | 0.08% |
| 75 | Des Peres | 0.08% |
| 76 | Perryville | 0.07% |
| 77 | Washington | 0.07% |
| 78 | Raytown | 0.07% |
| 79 | Excelsior Springs | 0.07% |
| 80 | Lee's Summit | 0.05% |
| 81 | Creve Coeur | 0.05% |
| 82 | Clayton | 0.05% |
| 83 | Brentwood | 0.05% |
| 84 | Cape Girardeau | 0.05% |
| 85 | Sedalia | 0.05% |
| 86 | Sikeston | 0.04% |
| 87 | Florissant | 0.04% |
| 88 | Webster Groves | 0.04% |
| 89 | University City | 0.04% |
| 90 | Wildwood | 0.04% |
| 91 | O'fallon | 0.04% |
| 92 | Union | 0.03% |
| 93 | Maplewood | 0.02% |
| 94 | Kirkwood | 0.02% |
| 95 | Wentzville | 0.02% |
| 96 | Eureka | 0.01% |
| 97 | Grandview | 0.01% |
| 98 | Richmond | 0.0% |
| 99 | Ladue | 0.0% |
| 100 | Battlefield | 0.0% |
