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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 Oregon 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 Oregon is 32,890 - at 0.8% of the total population of Oregon.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Oregon? Which cities and towns in Oregon have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Oregon With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in Oregon had the largest Native American population?
Madras took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Oregon for 2023. 10.11% of Madras identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Oregon 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 Oregon or the most diverse places in Oregon.
For more Oregon reading, check out:
Cities In Oregon With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 7,381
% Native American: 10.11%
# Of Native American Residents: 746
Percent Change Since 2010: 76.78%
More on Madras: Real Estate | Data | Photos
/10
Population: 10,224
% Native American: 3.67%
# Of Native American Residents: 375
Percent Change Since 2010: 190.7%
More on North Bend: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,611
% Native American: 2.93%
# Of Native American Residents: 311
Percent Change Since 2010: 69.02%
More on Prineville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 21,710
% Native American: 2.15%
# Of Native American Residents: 466
Percent Change Since 2010: -20.34%
More on Klamath Falls: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,861
% Native American: 2.06%
# Of Native American Residents: 348
Percent Change Since 2010: 34.36%
More on Pendleton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,655
% Native American: 1.97%
# Of Native American Residents: 190
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.87%
More on Lincoln City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,663
% Native American: 1.54%
# Of Native American Residents: 256
Percent Change Since 2010: 14.8%
More on Dallas: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,735
% Native American: 1.47%
# Of Native American Residents: 158
Percent Change Since 2010: 30.58%
More on Monmouth: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,706
% Native American: 1.4%
# Of Native American Residents: 94
Percent Change Since 2010: -6.0%
More on Brookings: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 15,921
% Native American: 1.34%
# Of Native American Residents: 214
Percent Change Since 2010: -48.31%
More on Coos Bay: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Oregon 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 Oregon.
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 72 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 10.11% 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. Madras took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Eagle Point was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Oregon 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 Oregon
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Oregon according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Oregon:
- Eagle Point
- Sutherlin
- Talent
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What Are The Most Native American Places In Oregon?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madras | 10.11% |
| 2 | North Bend | 3.67% |
| 3 | Prineville | 2.93% |
| 4 | Klamath Falls | 2.15% |
| 5 | Pendleton | 2.06% |
| 6 | Lincoln City | 1.97% |
| 7 | Dallas | 1.54% |
| 8 | Monmouth | 1.47% |
| 9 | Brookings | 1.4% |
| 10 | Coos Bay | 1.34% |
| 11 | Redmond | 1.25% |
| 12 | Baker City | 1.14% |
| 13 | Gladstone | 1.1% |
| 14 | Springfield | 1.04% |
| 15 | Fairview | 1.0% |
| 16 | Medford | 0.98% |
| 17 | Seaside | 0.94% |
| 18 | Umatilla | 0.9% |
| 19 | Oregon City | 0.86% |
| 20 | Newport | 0.8% |
| 21 | Florence | 0.77% |
| 22 | Wilsonville | 0.76% |
| 23 | Troutdale | 0.73% |
| 24 | Scappoose | 0.72% |
| 25 | Roseburg | 0.72% |
| 26 | Gresham | 0.72% |
| 27 | The Dalles | 0.7% |
| 28 | Winston | 0.68% |
| 29 | Newberg | 0.67% |
| 30 | Salem | 0.63% |
| 31 | La Grande | 0.61% |
| 32 | Cottage Grove | 0.58% |
| 33 | Portland | 0.57% |
| 34 | Grants Pass | 0.56% |
| 35 | Silverton | 0.56% |
| 36 | Albany | 0.52% |
| 37 | Mcminnville | 0.51% |
| 38 | Central Point | 0.5% |
| 39 | Keizer | 0.48% |
| 40 | Eugene | 0.45% |
| 41 | Corvallis | 0.43% |
| 42 | Molalla | 0.43% |
| 43 | Lake Oswego | 0.42% |
| 44 | Milton-Freewater | 0.39% |
| 45 | Happy Valley | 0.39% |
| 46 | Hermiston | 0.35% |
| 47 | St. Helens | 0.33% |
| 48 | Ashland | 0.33% |
| 49 | Canby | 0.32% |
| 50 | Woodburn | 0.31% |
| 51 | Bend | 0.31% |
| 52 | Sherwood | 0.3% |
| 53 | Beaverton | 0.29% |
| 54 | Sweet Home | 0.29% |
| 55 | Hillsboro | 0.28% |
| 56 | Ontario | 0.24% |
| 57 | Sandy | 0.23% |
| 58 | Stayton | 0.23% |
| 59 | Tualatin | 0.22% |
| 60 | Tigard | 0.22% |
| 61 | Astoria | 0.22% |
| 62 | Lebanon | 0.21% |
| 63 | Forest Grove | 0.21% |
| 64 | Milwaukie | 0.2% |
| 65 | Cornelius | 0.12% |
| 66 | Junction City | 0.1% |
| 67 | West Linn | 0.06% |
| 68 | Independence | 0.04% |
| 69 | Hood River | 0.04% |
| 70 | Talent | 0.0% |
| 71 | Sutherlin | 0.0% |
| 72 | Eagle Point | 0.0% |
