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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 Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin is 39,457 - at 0.7% of the total population of Wisconsin.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across Wisconsin? Which cities and towns in Wisconsin have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
The 10 Cities In Wisconsin With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
Which city in Wisconsin had the largest Native American population?
Shawano took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in Wisconsin for 2023. 9.72% of Shawano identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin or the most diverse places in Wisconsin.
For more Wisconsin reading, check out:
- Best Places To Raise A Family In Wisconsin
- Best Counties To Live In Wisconsin
- Best Places To Buy A House In Wisconsin
Cities In Wisconsin With The Largest Native American Population For 2023
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Population: 9,227
% Native American: 9.72%
# Of Native American Residents: 897
Percent Change Since 2010: -2.18%
More on Shawano: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,872
% Native American: 8.28%
# Of Native American Residents: 817
Percent Change Since 2010: -10.81%
More on Hobart: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 7,890
% Native American: 6.17%
# Of Native American Residents: 487
Percent Change Since 2010: -25.88%
More on Ashland: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,942
% Native American: 3.49%
# Of Native American Residents: 347
Percent Change Since 2010: 50.87%
More on Reedsburg: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 107,083
% Native American: 2.62%
# Of Native American Residents: 2,810
Percent Change Since 2010: -31.43%
More on Green Bay: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 8,177
% Native American: 2.56%
# Of Native American Residents: 209
Percent Change Since 2010: 20.81%
More on Rhinelander: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 5,541
% Native American: 2.49%
# Of Native American Residents: 138
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Waterford: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 17,042
% Native American: 2.24%
# Of Native American Residents: 381
Percent Change Since 2010: 10.12%
More on Ashwaubenon: Real Estate | Data
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Population: 9,540
% Native American: 1.95%
# Of Native American Residents: 186
Percent Change Since 2010: 389.47%
More on Sturgeon Bay: Real Estate | Data | Photos
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Population: 9,515
% Native American: 1.48%
# Of Native American Residents: 141
Percent Change Since 2010: 67.86%
More on Tomah: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin.
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 137 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 9.72% 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. Shawano took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Hales Corners was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in Wisconsin 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 Wisconsin
If you're looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Wisconsin according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you're curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Wisconsin:
- Hales Corners
- Fox Point
- Holmen
For more Wisconsin reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Wisconsin?
| Rank | City | % Native American |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shawano | 9.72% |
| 2 | Hobart | 8.28% |
| 3 | Ashland | 6.17% |
| 4 | Reedsburg | 3.49% |
| 5 | Green Bay | 2.62% |
| 6 | Rhinelander | 2.56% |
| 7 | Waterford | 2.49% |
| 8 | Ashwaubenon | 2.24% |
| 9 | Sturgeon Bay | 1.95% |
| 10 | Tomah | 1.48% |
| 11 | De Pere | 1.32% |
| 12 | Howard | 1.25% |
| 13 | Superior | 1.23% |
| 14 | Little Chute | 1.18% |
| 15 | Sparta | 1.01% |
| 16 | Chippewa Falls | 0.86% |
| 17 | South Milwaukee | 0.75% |
| 18 | Rice Lake | 0.75% |
| 19 | Plover | 0.63% |
| 20 | West Allis | 0.53% |
| 21 | Sturtevant | 0.53% |
| 22 | Fond Du Lac | 0.52% |
| 23 | Waupun | 0.5% |
| 24 | Antigo | 0.5% |
| 25 | Menasha | 0.5% |
| 26 | Port Washington | 0.49% |
| 27 | Marinette | 0.47% |
| 28 | Appleton | 0.44% |
| 29 | Bellevue | 0.43% |
| 30 | Wauwatosa | 0.43% |
| 31 | Milwaukee | 0.43% |
| 32 | Allouez | 0.43% |
| 33 | Manitowoc | 0.4% |
| 34 | St. Francis | 0.39% |
| 35 | Franklin | 0.38% |
| 36 | Kaukauna | 0.38% |
| 37 | Baraboo | 0.38% |
| 38 | Neenah | 0.37% |
| 39 | Greendale | 0.36% |
| 40 | Whitewater | 0.35% |
| 41 | Racine | 0.34% |
| 42 | Sheboygan | 0.34% |
| 43 | Oshkosh | 0.34% |
| 44 | Sun Prairie | 0.33% |
| 45 | Portage | 0.33% |
| 46 | Pleasant Prairie | 0.32% |
| 47 | Caledonia | 0.32% |
| 48 | Beloit | 0.3% |
| 49 | Deforest | 0.3% |
| 50 | Greenfield | 0.29% |
| 51 | La Crosse | 0.27% |
| 52 | Cudahy | 0.27% |
| 53 | Germa | 0.26% |
| 54 | Wausau | 0.26% |
| 55 | River Falls | 0.26% |
| 56 | Verona | 0.26% |
| 57 | Merrill | 0.26% |
| 58 | Oconomowoc | 0.26% |
| 59 | Madison | 0.25% |
| 60 | Middleton | 0.24% |
| 61 | Eau Claire | 0.24% |
| 62 | Glendale | 0.24% |
| 63 | Kenosha | 0.24% |
| 64 | Two Rivers | 0.22% |
| 65 | Shorewood | 0.21% |
| 66 | Wisconsin Rapids | 0.19% |
| 67 | Hartford | 0.18% |
| 68 | Oak Creek | 0.18% |
| 69 | Waupaca | 0.16% |
| 70 | New Berlin | 0.16% |
| 71 | Mount Pleasant | 0.16% |
| 72 | Stoughton | 0.15% |
| 73 | Brown Deer | 0.15% |
| 74 | Lake Geneva | 0.14% |
| 75 | Fitchburg | 0.14% |
| 76 | New Richmond | 0.14% |
| 77 | Janesville | 0.13% |
| 78 | Delavan | 0.13% |
| 79 | Pewaukee | 0.13% |
| 80 | Elm Grove | 0.12% |
| 81 | Watertown | 0.12% |
| 82 | Hartland | 0.12% |
| 83 | Cedarburg | 0.12% |
| 84 | Menomonee Falls | 0.11% |
| 85 | Monroe | 0.11% |
| 86 | Waukesha | 0.11% |
| 87 | Mukwonago | 0.11% |
| 88 | Fort Atkinson | 0.1% |
| 89 | Jefferson | 0.1% |
| 90 | Suamico | 0.1% |
| 91 | Onalaska | 0.1% |
| 92 | Mcfarland | 0.09% |
| 93 | Kronenwetter | 0.08% |
| 94 | Stevens Point | 0.08% |
| 95 | Menomonie | 0.08% |
| 96 | Mequon | 0.06% |
| 97 | West Bend | 0.06% |
| 98 | Oregon | 0.06% |
| 99 | Marshfield | 0.06% |
| 100 | Richfield | 0.05% |
