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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 New York 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 New York is 40,379 - at 0.2% of the total population of New York.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across New York? Which cities and towns in New York have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In New York With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in New York had the largest Native American population?
Salamanca took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in New York for 2023. 16.53% of Salamanca identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where New York 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 New York or the most diverse places in New York.
For more New York reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In New York
- Best Places To Raise A Family In New York
- Richest Cities In New York
Cities In New York With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 5,918
% Native American: 16.53%
# Of Native American Residents: 978
Percent Change Since 2010: -1.61%
More on Salamanca: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,772
% Native American: 1.28%
# Of Native American Residents: 112
Percent Change Since 2010: 348.0%
More on Port Jervis: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,153
% Native American: 1.05%
# Of Native American Residents: 107
Percent Change Since 2010: 8.08%
More on Ogdensburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 13,941
% Native American: 0.99%
# Of Native American Residents: 138
Percent Change Since 2010: 48.39%
More on Olean: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,493
% Native American: 0.98%
# Of Native American Residents: 103
Percent Change Since 2010: 101.96%
More on Oneida: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 146,781
% Native American: 0.81%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,192
Percent Change Since 2010: -14.92%
More on Syracuse: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 48,763
% Native American: 0.81%
# Of Native American Residents: 396
Percent Change Since 2010: -0.75%
More on Niagara Falls: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,262
% Native American: 0.81%
# Of Native American Residents: 83
Percent Change Since 2010: 654.55%
More on New Hyde Park: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,923
% Native American: 0.79%
# Of Native American Residents: 55
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Manorhaven: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,459
% Native American: 0.69%
# Of Native American Residents: 114
Percent Change Since 2010: 5600.0%
More on Rye: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In New York 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 New York.
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 164 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 16.53% 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. Salamanca took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Airmont was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in New York 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 New York
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across New York according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in New York:
- Airmont
- Kiryas Joel
- Lake Grove
For more New York reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In New York?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Salamanca | 16.53% |
| 2 | Port Jervis | 1.28% |
| 3 | Ogdensburg | 1.05% |
| 4 | Olean | 0.99% |
| 5 | Oneida | 0.98% |
| 6 | Syracuse | 0.81% |
| 7 | Niagara Falls | 0.81% |
| 8 | New Hyde Park | 0.81% |
| 9 | Manorhaven | 0.79% |
| 10 | Rye | 0.69% |
| 11 | Plattsburgh | 0.68% |
| 12 | Monticello | 0.64% |
| 13 | Kenmore | 0.58% |
| 14 | Saranac Lake | 0.56% |
| 15 | Schenectady | 0.55% |
| 16 | East Rochester | 0.54% |
| 17 | Mamaroneck | 0.5% |
| 18 | Herkimer | 0.47% |
| 19 | Lockport | 0.47% |
| 20 | Massena | 0.44% |
| 21 | Mount Vernon | 0.44% |
| 22 | Lackawanna | 0.41% |
| 23 | Yonkers | 0.34% |
| 24 | Hudson Falls | 0.34% |
| 25 | Buffalo | 0.34% |
| 26 | Hilton | 0.33% |
| 27 | Solvay | 0.33% |
| 28 | Utica | 0.33% |
| 29 | Gloversville | 0.32% |
| 30 | Williamsville | 0.31% |
| 31 | West Haverstraw | 0.31% |
| 32 | Geneva | 0.3% |
| 33 | Fredonia | 0.3% |
| 34 | Fulton | 0.3% |
| 35 | Medina | 0.29% |
| 36 | Glen Cove | 0.28% |
| 37 | Cohoes | 0.27% |
| 38 | Rye Brook | 0.26% |
| 39 | North Tonawanda | 0.26% |
| 40 | Rensselaer | 0.26% |
| 41 | Colonie | 0.26% |
| 42 | Canandaigua | 0.25% |
| 43 | Dunkirk | 0.24% |
| 44 | Elmira | 0.23% |
| 45 | Potsdam | 0.21% |
| 46 | Poughkeepsie | 0.2% |
| 47 | Binghamton | 0.2% |
| 48 | Patchogue | 0.19% |
| 49 | Fairport | 0.18% |
| 50 | New York | 0.18% |
| 51 | Canton | 0.17% |
| 52 | Bath | 0.16% |
| 53 | Rochester | 0.16% |
| 54 | Jamestown | 0.16% |
| 55 | Long Beach | 0.16% |
| 56 | Scotia | 0.15% |
| 57 | Floral Park | 0.15% |
| 58 | Oswego | 0.15% |
| 59 | Hempstead | 0.14% |
| 60 | Mechanicville | 0.13% |
| 61 | Middletown | 0.13% |
| 62 | Norwich | 0.13% |
| 63 | Ballston Spa | 0.13% |
| 64 | Rome | 0.12% |
| 65 | Auburn | 0.12% |
| 66 | Malverne | 0.12% |
| 67 | Williston Park | 0.11% |
| 68 | Amsterdam | 0.1% |
| 69 | North Syracuse | 0.1% |
| 70 | Kingston | 0.1% |
| 71 | Malone | 0.09% |
| 72 | Watertown | 0.09% |
| 73 | Batavia | 0.08% |
| 74 | Farmingdale | 0.08% |
| 75 | Peekskill | 0.07% |
| 76 | Newark | 0.07% |
| 77 | Beacon | 0.07% |
| 78 | Freeport | 0.07% |
| 79 | Monroe | 0.06% |
| 80 | Mineola | 0.06% |
| 81 | Oneonta | 0.05% |
| 82 | Tonawanda | 0.05% |
| 83 | Depew | 0.05% |
| 84 | Amityville | 0.04% |
| 85 | Albany | 0.04% |
| 86 | Lindenhurst | 0.04% |
| 87 | Glens Falls | 0.03% |
| 88 | Spring Valley | 0.03% |
| 89 | Saratoga Springs | 0.03% |
| 90 | Newburgh | 0.03% |
| 91 | Scarsdale | 0.03% |
| 92 | Johnson City | 0.03% |
| 93 | Ithaca | 0.03% |
| 94 | Port Chester | 0.02% |
| 95 | Troy | 0.02% |
| 96 | Endicott | 0.01% |
| 97 | Brockport | 0.01% |
| 98 | New Rochelle | 0.01% |
| 99 | Woodbury | 0.0% |
| 100 | Westbury | 0.0% |
