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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 35,842 - at 0.9% 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 2022
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 2022. 10.63% 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:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Oregon
- Best Places To Buy A House In Oregon
- Safest Places In Oregon
Cities In Oregon With The Largest Native American Population For 2022
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Population: 6,934
% Native American: 10.63%
# Of Native American Residents: 737
Percent Change Since 2010: 74.64%
More on Madras: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,708
% Native American: 3.8%
# Of Native American Residents: 369
Percent Change Since 2010: 186.05%
More on North Bend: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,007
% Native American: 2.43%
# Of Native American Residents: 219
Percent Change Since 2010: 53.15%
More on Lincoln City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 21,509
% Native American: 2.29%
# Of Native American Residents: 492
Percent Change Since 2010: -15.9%
More on Klamath Falls: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 16,685
% Native American: 2.28%
# Of Native American Residents: 380
Percent Change Since 2010: 46.72%
More on Pendleton: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 6,475
% Native American: 1.88%
# Of Native American Residents: 122
Percent Change Since 2010: 22.0%
More on Brookings: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,786
% Native American: 1.68%
# Of Native American Residents: 164
Percent Change Since 2010: 32.26%
More on Baker City: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 18,648
% Native American: 1.45%
# Of Native American Residents: 270
Percent Change Since 2010: 864.29%
More on Central Point: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 82,098
% Native American: 1.32%
# Of Native American Residents: 1,085
Percent Change Since 2010: 173.3%
More on Medford: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 10,429
% Native American: 1.31%
# Of Native American Residents: 137
Percent Change Since 2010: -25.54%
More on Prineville: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Oregon With The Largest Native American Population For 2022
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 2016-2020 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 73 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 10.63% 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 Sutherlin 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:
- Sutherlin
- Eagle Point
- Talent
For more Oregon reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Oregon?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Madras | 10.63% |
| 2 | North Bend | 3.8% |
| 3 | Lincoln City | 2.43% |
| 4 | Klamath Falls | 2.29% |
| 5 | Pendleton | 2.28% |
| 6 | Brookings | 1.88% |
| 7 | Baker City | 1.68% |
| 8 | Central Point | 1.45% |
| 9 | Medford | 1.32% |
| 10 | Prineville | 1.31% |
| 11 | Dallas | 1.31% |
| 12 | Scappoose | 1.22% |
| 13 | Newport | 1.12% |
| 14 | Roseburg | 1.05% |
| 15 | Coos Bay | 1.0% |
| 16 | Gladstone | 0.99% |
| 17 | Gresham | 0.98% |
| 18 | Oregon City | 0.98% |
| 19 | Troutdale | 0.97% |
| 20 | Springfield | 0.87% |
| 21 | Monmouth | 0.85% |
| 22 | Fairview | 0.84% |
| 23 | Salem | 0.84% |
| 24 | Sheridan | 0.82% |
| 25 | Lake Oswego | 0.77% |
| 26 | Sandy | 0.74% |
| 27 | Milton-Freewater | 0.74% |
| 28 | Umatilla | 0.73% |
| 29 | Grants Pass | 0.73% |
| 30 | St. Helens | 0.71% |
| 31 | Newberg | 0.68% |
| 32 | Junction City | 0.68% |
| 33 | Florence | 0.63% |
| 34 | Silverton | 0.62% |
| 35 | Mcminnville | 0.61% |
| 36 | Seaside | 0.6% |
| 37 | The Dalles | 0.59% |
| 38 | Portland | 0.57% |
| 39 | Redmond | 0.52% |
| 40 | Eugene | 0.51% |
| 41 | Albany | 0.47% |
| 42 | Ashland | 0.46% |
| 43 | Corvallis | 0.45% |
| 44 | Wilsonville | 0.45% |
| 45 | Winston | 0.44% |
| 46 | Sweet Home | 0.42% |
| 47 | Keizer | 0.41% |
| 48 | Cottage Grove | 0.4% |
| 49 | Molalla | 0.39% |
| 50 | Bend | 0.37% |
| 51 | Milwaukie | 0.36% |
| 52 | West Linn | 0.35% |
| 53 | Tualatin | 0.35% |
| 54 | Canby | 0.32% |
| 55 | Happy Valley | 0.3% |
| 56 | Sherwood | 0.3% |
| 57 | Lebanon | 0.29% |
| 58 | Beaverton | 0.27% |
| 59 | Forest Grove | 0.27% |
| 60 | Astoria | 0.26% |
| 61 | Stayton | 0.26% |
| 62 | Independence | 0.26% |
| 63 | La Grande | 0.25% |
| 64 | Hillsboro | 0.24% |
| 65 | Tigard | 0.21% |
| 66 | Cornelius | 0.2% |
| 67 | Woodburn | 0.17% |
| 68 | Hermiston | 0.15% |
| 69 | Ontario | 0.1% |
| 70 | Hood River | 0.04% |
| 71 | Talent | 0.0% |
| 72 | Eagle Point | 0.0% |
| 73 | Sutherlin | 0.0% |
