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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 North Carolina 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 North Carolina is 98,911 - at 1.0% of the total population of North Carolina.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across North Carolina? Which cities and towns in North Carolina have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In North Carolina With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in North Carolina had the largest Native American population?
Lumberton took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in North Carolina for 2023. 13.44% of Lumberton identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where North Carolina 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 North Carolina or the most diverse places in North Carolina.
For more North Carolina reading, check out:
- Best Counties To Live In North Carolina
- Best Places To Retire In North Carolina
- Richest Cities In North Carolina
Cities In North Carolina With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 19,186
% Native American: 13.44%
# Of Native American Residents: 2,579
Percent Change Since 2010: -10.51%
More on Lumberton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,242
% Native American: 9.32%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,420
Percent Change Since 2010: 80.2%
More on Laurinburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,098
% Native American: 2.44%
# Of Native American Residents: 149
Percent Change Since 2010: 129.23%
More on Hamlet: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 17,421
% Native American: 2.11%
# Of Native American Residents: 368
Percent Change Since 2010: 92.67%
More on Hope Mills: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,082
% Native American: 1.92%
# Of Native American Residents: 136
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Mills River: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 8,124
% Native American: 1.61%
# Of Native American Residents: 131
Percent Change Since 2010: 129.82%
More on Clinton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,084
% Native American: 1.58%
# Of Native American Residents: 239
Percent Change Since 2010: 127.62%
More on Henderson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,294
% Native American: 1.21%
# Of Native American Residents: 185
Percent Change Since 2010: 277.55%
More on Roanoke Rapids: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,200
% Native American: 1.04%
# Of Native American Residents: 96
Percent Change Since 2010: -31.91%
More on Rockingham: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,629
% Native American: 0.8%
# Of Native American Residents: 93
Percent Change Since 2010: 66.07%
More on Spring Lake: Real Estate | Data
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In North Carolina 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 North Carolina.
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 125 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 13.44% 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. Lumberton took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Pineville was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in North Carolina 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 North Carolina
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across North Carolina according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in North Carolina:
- Pineville
- Albemarle
- Knightdale
For more North Carolina reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In North Carolina?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lumberton | 13.44% |
| 2 | Laurinburg | 9.32% |
| 3 | Hamlet | 2.44% |
| 4 | Hope Mills | 2.11% |
| 5 | Mills River | 1.92% |
| 6 | Clinton | 1.61% |
| 7 | Henderson | 1.58% |
| 8 | Roanoke Rapids | 1.21% |
| 9 | Rockingham | 1.04% |
| 10 | Spring Lake | 0.8% |
| 11 | Fayetteville | 0.8% |
| 12 | Woodfin | 0.76% |
| 13 | Kernersville | 0.71% |
| 14 | Carrboro | 0.65% |
| 15 | Hillsborough | 0.58% |
| 16 | Aberdeen | 0.58% |
| 17 | Brevard | 0.51% |
| 18 | Oak Island | 0.47% |
| 19 | Graham | 0.47% |
| 20 | Stallings | 0.45% |
| 21 | High Point | 0.42% |
| 22 | Boone | 0.39% |
| 23 | Asheville | 0.38% |
| 24 | Clemmons | 0.37% |
| 25 | Waynesville | 0.37% |
| 26 | Rocky Mount | 0.36% |
| 27 | Monroe | 0.36% |
| 28 | Butner | 0.36% |
| 29 | Lexington | 0.36% |
| 30 | Havelock | 0.33% |
| 31 | Leland | 0.33% |
| 32 | Dunn | 0.32% |
| 33 | Garner | 0.32% |
| 34 | Oxford | 0.31% |
| 35 | Greensboro | 0.31% |
| 36 | Carolina Beach | 0.31% |
| 37 | Mount Airy | 0.29% |
| 38 | Wilson | 0.28% |
| 39 | Williamston | 0.27% |
| 40 | Salisbury | 0.26% |
| 41 | Chapel Hill | 0.26% |
| 42 | Matthews | 0.26% |
| 43 | Indian Trail | 0.26% |
| 44 | Statesville | 0.25% |
| 45 | Black Mountain | 0.25% |
| 46 | Elizabeth City | 0.24% |
| 47 | Jacksonville | 0.24% |
| 48 | Raleigh | 0.24% |
| 49 | Durham | 0.23% |
| 50 | Wilmington | 0.23% |
| 51 | Lewisville | 0.22% |
| 52 | Morganton | 0.22% |
| 53 | Newton | 0.21% |
| 54 | Mebane | 0.21% |
| 55 | Oak Ridge | 0.2% |
| 56 | Charlotte | 0.2% |
| 57 | Washington | 0.19% |
| 58 | Apex | 0.19% |
| 59 | Wesley Chapel | 0.18% |
| 60 | Southern Pines | 0.18% |
| 61 | Lenoir | 0.18% |
| 62 | Holly Springs | 0.17% |
| 63 | Thomasville | 0.17% |
| 64 | Cary | 0.16% |
| 65 | Winston-Salem | 0.15% |
| 66 | Fuquay-Varina | 0.15% |
| 67 | Pinehurst | 0.14% |
| 68 | Concord | 0.14% |
| 69 | Wadesboro | 0.14% |
| 70 | Wendell | 0.13% |
| 71 | Asheboro | 0.13% |
| 72 | Kinston | 0.13% |
| 73 | Belmont | 0.12% |
| 74 | Wake Forest | 0.11% |
| 75 | Archdale | 0.11% |
| 76 | Sanford | 0.11% |
| 77 | Trinity | 0.1% |
| 78 | Eden | 0.1% |
| 79 | Goldsboro | 0.09% |
| 80 | Gastonia | 0.09% |
| 81 | Burlington | 0.08% |
| 82 | Greenville | 0.08% |
| 83 | Winterville | 0.08% |
| 84 | Waxhaw | 0.08% |
| 85 | Hendersonville | 0.07% |
| 86 | Smithfield | 0.06% |
| 87 | Tarboro | 0.06% |
| 88 | Clayton | 0.05% |
| 89 | Morehead City | 0.05% |
| 90 | New Bern | 0.05% |
| 91 | Mooresville | 0.05% |
| 92 | Gibsonville | 0.05% |
| 93 | Mint Hill | 0.04% |
| 94 | Reidsville | 0.04% |
| 95 | Mount Holly | 0.03% |
| 96 | Hickory | 0.03% |
| 97 | Huntersville | 0.02% |
| 98 | Harrisburg | 0.02% |
| 99 | Morrisville | 0.02% |
| 100 | Shelby | 0.0% |
