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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 Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma is 285,097 - at 7.2% of the total population of Oklahoma.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Oklahoma? Which cities and towns in Oklahoma have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
Which city in Oklahoma had the largest Native American population?
Anadarko took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Oklahoma for 2023. 35.89% of Anadarko identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma or the most diverse places in Oklahoma.
For more Oklahoma reading, check out:
Cities In Oklahoma With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 6,182
% Native American: 35.89%
# Of Native American Residents: 2,219
Percent Change Since 2010: -17.6%
More on Anadarko: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,213
% Native American: 29.36%
# Of Native American Residents: 4,760
Percent Change Since 2010: 28.34%
More on Tahlequah: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,131
% Native American: 22.63%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,614
Percent Change Since 2010: 161.59%
More on Seminole: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,753
% Native American: 21.73%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,250
Percent Change Since 2010: 87.69%
More on Holdenville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,250
% Native American: 21.28%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,117
Percent Change Since 2010: 67.22%
More on Vinita: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,503
% Native American: 19.69%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,674
Percent Change Since 2010: 11.9%
More on Sallisaw: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 12,997
% Native American: 18.12%
# Of Native American Residents: 2,355
Percent Change Since 2010: 0.08%
More on Miami: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,804
% Native American: 17.33%
# Of Native American Residents: 2,912
Percent Change Since 2010: 66.3%
More on Ada: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 19,173
% Native American: 17.09%
# Of Native American Residents: 3,276
Percent Change Since 2010: 6.95%
More on Claremore: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 11,330
% Native American: 16.83%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,907
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.47%
More on Okmulgee: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma.
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 71 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 35.89% to 0.59%.
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. Anadarko took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Guymon was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Oklahoma 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 Oklahoma
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Oklahoma according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Oklahoma:
- Guymon
- Altus
- Warr Acres
For more Oklahoma reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Oklahoma?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Anadarko | 35.89% |
| 2 | Tahlequah | 29.36% |
| 3 | Seminole | 22.63% |
| 4 | Holdenville | 21.73% |
| 5 | Vinita | 21.28% |
| 6 | Sallisaw | 19.69% |
| 7 | Miami | 18.12% |
| 8 | Ada | 17.33% |
| 9 | Claremore | 17.09% |
| 10 | Okmulgee | 16.83% |
| 11 | Tecumseh | 16.21% |
| 12 | Pryor Creek | 15.73% |
| 13 | Muskogee | 15.13% |
| 14 | Durant | 14.39% |
| 15 | Hugo | 13.97% |
| 16 | Shawnee | 13.84% |
| 17 | Henryetta | 13.76% |
| 18 | Idabel | 12.17% |
| 19 | Collinsville | 12.07% |
| 20 | Catoosa | 11.75% |
| 21 | Grove | 11.67% |
| 22 | Wagoner | 11.45% |
| 23 | Sapulpa | 9.93% |
| 24 | Glenpool | 9.33% |
| 25 | Sand Springs | 8.97% |
| 26 | Poteau | 8.8% |
| 27 | Coweta | 8.4% |
| 28 | Owasso | 8.24% |
| 29 | Ponca City | 8.05% |
| 30 | Bartlesville | 8.05% |
| 31 | Cushing | 7.62% |
| 32 | Blackwell | 6.72% |
| 33 | Mcalester | 6.69% |
| 34 | Noble | 6.65% |
| 35 | Ardmore | 6.31% |
| 36 | El Reno | 6.12% |
| 37 | Harrah | 5.87% |
| 38 | Newcastle | 4.58% |
| 39 | Bixby | 4.56% |
| 40 | Broken Arrow | 4.55% |
| 41 | Blanchard | 4.55% |
| 42 | Clinton | 4.33% |
| 43 | Choctaw | 4.33% |
| 44 | Jenks | 4.29% |
| 45 | Tulsa | 4.23% |
| 46 | Lawton | 4.1% |
| 47 | Weatherford | 4.08% |
| 48 | Moore | 4.07% |
| 49 | Mustang | 3.97% |
| 50 | Tuttle | 3.91% |
| 51 | Chickasha | 3.87% |
| 52 | Norman | 3.85% |
| 53 | Guthrie | 3.72% |
| 54 | Del City | 3.68% |
| 55 | Duncan | 3.58% |
| 56 | Stillwater | 3.22% |
| 57 | The Village | 3.18% |
| 58 | Purcell | 3.14% |
| 59 | Bethany | 3.06% |
| 60 | Midwest City | 2.96% |
| 61 | Pauls Valley | 2.94% |
| 62 | Yukon | 2.92% |
| 63 | Oklahoma City | 2.44% |
| 64 | Piedmont | 2.41% |
| 65 | Elk City | 2.38% |
| 66 | Enid | 1.8% |
| 67 | Edmond | 1.43% |
| 68 | Woodward | 1.39% |
| 69 | Warr Acres | 1.31% |
| 70 | Altus | 1.11% |
| 71 | Guymon | 0.59% |
