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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 Dakota 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 Dakota is 37,016 - at 4.8% of the total population of North Dakota.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across North Dakota? Which cities and towns in North Dakota have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In North Dakota With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in North Dakota had the largest Native American population?
Devils Lake took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in North Dakota for 2023. 14.05% of Devils Lake identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where North Dakota 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 Dakota or the most diverse places in North Dakota.
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- Richest Cities In North Dakota
- Best Places To Buy A House In North Dakota
- Best Places To Raise A Family In North Dakota
Cities In North Dakota With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 7,201
% Native American: 14.05%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,012
Percent Change Since 2010: 23.87%
More on Devils Lake: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 23,784
% Native American: 4.45%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,059
Percent Change Since 2010: 46.27%
More on Mandan: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 73,321
% Native American: 4.36%
# Of Native American Residents: 3,199
Percent Change Since 2010: 52.04%
More on Bismarck: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 58,867
% Native American: 2.6%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,531
Percent Change Since 2010: -9.14%
More on Grand Forks: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 48,005
% Native American: 2.15%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,032
Percent Change Since 2010: 18.76%
More on Minot: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,823
% Native American: 1.86%
# Of Native American Residents: 294
Percent Change Since 2010: 8.09%
More on Jamestown: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 27,368
% Native American: 1.83%
# Of Native American Residents: 501
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.89%
More on Williston: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,928
% Native American: 1.83%
# Of Native American Residents: 145
Percent Change Since 2010: -32.87%
More on Wahpeton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 24,851
% Native American: 1.64%
# Of Native American Residents: 408
Percent Change Since 2010: 187.32%
More on Dickinson: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,586
% Native American: 1.2%
# Of Native American Residents: 79
Percent Change Since 2010: 276.19%
More on Valley City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In North Dakota 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 Dakota.
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 6,000 people. That left us with 12 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 14.05% to 0.93%.
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. Devils Lake took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while West Fargo was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in North Dakota 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 Dakota
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across North Dakota 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 Dakota:
- West Fargo
- Fargo
- Valley City
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What Are The Most Native American Places In North Dakota?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Devils Lake | 14.05% |
| 2 | Mandan | 4.45% |
| 3 | Bismarck | 4.36% |
| 4 | Grand Forks | 2.6% |
| 5 | Minot | 2.15% |
| 6 | Jamestown | 1.86% |
| 7 | Williston | 1.83% |
| 8 | Wahpeton | 1.83% |
| 9 | Dickinson | 1.64% |
| 10 | Valley City | 1.2% |
| 11 | Fargo | 1.04% |
| 12 | West Fargo | 0.93% |
