Most Native American places in Illinois research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Illinois cities with the highest percentage of Native American residents for 2024. The data comes from the American Community Survey 2018-2022 vintage, which breaks down race by origin.
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The city with the highest percentage of Native Americans is Mascoutah. 1.67% of people in Mascoutah are Native Americans.
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The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Lockport. 0.00% of people in Lockport are Native American.
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The city with the most Native Americans is Chicago. 1,990 people in Chicago are Native American.
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The city with the fewest Native Americans is Lockport. 0 people in Lockport are Native American.
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The United States has 1,826,286 Native Americans and is 0.55% Native American.
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The 10 Cities In Illinois With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
Which city in Illinois had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Illinois for 2024 is Mascoutah. 1.67 of Mascoutah identify as Native American.
To see where Illinois 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 Illinois or the most diverse places in Illinois.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
Cities In Illinois With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
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Population: 8,762
# Of Native American Residents: 146
% Native American: 1.67%
More on Mascoutah: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,058
# Of Native American Residents: 76
% Native American: 1.25%
More on Vandalia: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,283
# Of Native American Residents: 50
% Native American: 0.95%
More on Berkeley: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 13,380
# Of Native American Residents: 125
% Native American: 0.93%
More on Canton: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 7,121
# Of Native American Residents: 44
% Native American: 0.62%
More on Greenville: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 38,823
# Of Native American Residents: 221
% Native American: 0.57%
More on Wheeling: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 12,344
# Of Native American Residents: 60
% Native American: 0.49%
More on Herrin: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 14,915
# Of Native American Residents: 72
% Native American: 0.48%
More on Hickory Hills: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 9,417
# Of Native American Residents: 42
% Native American: 0.45%
More on Rochelle: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,965
# Of Native American Residents: 39
% Native American: 0.33%
More on Palos Heights: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Illinois With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
We still believe in the accuracy of data — especially from the Census. So that’s where we went to get the race breakdown across Illinois.
We used Saturday Night Science to analyze the Census’s most recently available data, the 2018-2022 American Community Survey data.
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 identifying 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 324 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 1.67 to 0.00.
Finally, we ranked each city based on the percentage of the American Indian and Alaska Native population, with a higher score being more American Indian and Alaska Native than a lower score. Mascoutah took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Lockport was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article is our tenth time ranking the cities in Illinois with the largest Native American population.
Summary: Native American Populations Across Illinois
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Illinois according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Illinois are Mascoutah, Vandalia, Berkeley, Canton, Greenville, Wheeling, Herrin, Hickory Hills, Rochelle, and Palos Heights.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Illinois:
- Lockport
- North Riverside
- Elburn
For more Illinois reading, check out:
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- Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois
- Best Counties To Live In Illinois
Most Native American Places In Illinois
| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mascoutah | 8,762 | 146 | 1.67% |
| 2 | Vandalia | 6,058 | 76 | 1.25% |
| 3 | Berkeley | 5,283 | 50 | 0.95% |
| 4 | Canton | 13,380 | 125 | 0.93% |
| 5 | Greenville | 7,121 | 44 | 0.62% |
| 6 | Wheeling | 38,823 | 221 | 0.57% |
| 7 | Herrin | 12,344 | 60 | 0.49% |
| 8 | Hickory Hills | 14,915 | 72 | 0.48% |
| 9 | Rochelle | 9,417 | 42 | 0.45% |
| 10 | Palos Heights | 11,965 | 39 | 0.33% |
| 11 | Chicago Heights | 27,366 | 88 | 0.32% |
| 12 | Monmouth | 8,764 | 28 | 0.32% |
| 13 | Pekin | 32,075 | 102 | 0.32% |
| 14 | Clinton | 6,889 | 21 | 0.3% |
| 15 | Mundelein | 31,583 | 96 | 0.3% |
| 16 | Taylorville | 11,318 | 34 | 0.3% |
| 17 | Round Lake | 18,677 | 56 | 0.3% |
| 18 | Park City | 7,702 | 22 | 0.29% |
| 19 | Rock Falls | 8,904 | 24 | 0.27% |
| 20 | Chester | 6,941 | 18 | 0.26% |
| 21 | Plainfield | 44,941 | 114 | 0.25% |
| 22 | North Chicago | 30,890 | 77 | 0.25% |
| 23 | North Aurora | 17,750 | 42 | 0.24% |
| 24 | Spring Valley | 5,518 | 13 | 0.24% |
| 25 | Braidwood | 6,160 | 14 | 0.23% |
| 26 | Waterloo | 11,012 | 25 | 0.23% |
| 27 | Carterville | 5,836 | 13 | 0.22% |
| 28 | Algonquin | 29,888 | 65 | 0.22% |
| 29 | Markham | 11,592 | 24 | 0.21% |
| 30 | Edwardsville | 26,622 | 55 | 0.21% |
| 31 | Crystal Lake | 40,463 | 83 | 0.21% |
| 32 | Rock Island | 37,264 | 76 | 0.2% |
| 33 | Waukegan | 89,435 | 181 | 0.2% |
| 34 | Shiloh | 13,892 | 28 | 0.2% |
| 35 | Alsip | 18,866 | 38 | 0.2% |
| 36 | Libertyville | 20,555 | 39 | 0.19% |
| 37 | Elmwood Park | 24,281 | 46 | 0.19% |
| 38 | Carbondale | 22,039 | 41 | 0.19% |
| 39 | Lake Villa | 8,701 | 15 | 0.17% |
| 40 | Maywood | 23,385 | 40 | 0.17% |
| 41 | Western Springs | 13,557 | 23 | 0.17% |
| 42 | Bridgeview | 16,939 | 28 | 0.17% |
| 43 | Wood River | 10,313 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 44 | Glenwood | 8,542 | 14 | 0.16% |
| 45 | Schaumburg | 77,571 | 127 | 0.16% |
| 46 | Lakemoor | 6,128 | 10 | 0.16% |
| 47 | Mount Prospect | 56,191 | 91 | 0.16% |
| 48 | Bensenville | 18,673 | 30 | 0.16% |
| 49 | Dekalb | 40,697 | 65 | 0.16% |
| 50 | Summit | 11,036 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 51 | Park Forest | 21,042 | 31 | 0.15% |
| 52 | Round Lake Beach | 27,229 | 40 | 0.15% |
| 53 | Long Grove | 8,279 | 12 | 0.14% |
| 54 | Litchfield | 6,937 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 55 | Rantoul | 12,544 | 18 | 0.14% |
| 56 | Elgin | 114,190 | 163 | 0.14% |
| 57 | Glen Ellyn | 28,304 | 40 | 0.14% |
| 58 | Du Quoin | 5,822 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 59 | Buffalo Grove | 42,934 | 58 | 0.14% |
| 60 | Alton | 25,642 | 33 | 0.13% |
| 61 | Zion | 24,570 | 31 | 0.13% |
| 62 | St. Charles | 32,776 | 41 | 0.13% |
| 63 | Streamwood | 39,556 | 49 | 0.12% |
| 64 | Hazel Crest | 13,737 | 17 | 0.12% |
| 65 | Spring Grove | 5,694 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 66 | Skokie | 67,076 | 81 | 0.12% |
| 67 | Riverside | 9,225 | 11 | 0.12% |
| 68 | Jacksonville | 17,639 | 21 | 0.12% |
| 69 | Woodstock | 26,084 | 31 | 0.12% |
| 70 | Brookfield | 19,349 | 22 | 0.11% |
| 71 | Bloomington | 78,788 | 89 | 0.11% |
| 72 | Sauk Village | 9,862 | 11 | 0.11% |
| 73 | Springfield | 114,214 | 125 | 0.11% |
| 74 | Woodridge | 34,027 | 36 | 0.11% |
| 75 | Granite City | 27,026 | 28 | 0.1% |
| 76 | Collinsville | 24,294 | 25 | 0.1% |
| 77 | Naperville | 149,089 | 151 | 0.1% |
| 78 | Huntley | 27,652 | 28 | 0.1% |
| 79 | Robinson | 7,089 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 80 | Normal | 52,920 | 49 | 0.09% |
| 81 | Joliet | 150,221 | 139 | 0.09% |
| 82 | Freeport | 23,884 | 21 | 0.09% |
| 83 | Belleville | 42,155 | 37 | 0.09% |
| 84 | Lake Forest | 19,436 | 17 | 0.09% |
| 85 | Minooka | 12,606 | 11 | 0.09% |
| 86 | Champaign | 88,628 | 77 | 0.09% |
| 87 | Hanover Park | 37,222 | 32 | 0.09% |
| 88 | Aurora | 181,405 | 151 | 0.08% |
| 89 | Marion | 16,867 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 90 | Bellwood | 18,611 | 15 | 0.08% |
| 91 | Des Plaines | 60,087 | 48 | 0.08% |
| 92 | Carmi | 5,042 | 4 | 0.08% |
| 93 | Cary | 17,880 | 14 | 0.08% |
| 94 | Evergreen Park | 19,730 | 15 | 0.08% |
| 95 | Riverdale | 10,528 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 96 | Lincolnshire | 7,907 | 6 | 0.08% |
| 97 | Danville | 29,100 | 22 | 0.08% |
| 98 | Streator | 12,279 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 99 | Chicago | 2,721,914 | 1,990 | 0.07% |
| 100 | Peoria | 113,054 | 81 | 0.07% |