Most Native American places in Minnesota research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Minnesota 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 Bemidji. 9.18% of people in Bemidji are Native Americans.
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The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Wyoming. 0.00% of people in Wyoming are Native American.
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The city with the most Native Americans is Minneapolis. 3,833 people in Minneapolis are Native American.
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The city with the fewest Native Americans is Wyoming. 0 people in Wyoming 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 Minnesota With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
Which city in Minnesota had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Minnesota for 2024 is Bemidji. 9.18 of Bemidji identify as Native American.
To see where Minnesota 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 Minnesota or the most diverse places in Minnesota.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
Cities In Minnesota With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
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Population: 15,441
# Of Native American Residents: 1,417
% Native American: 9.18%
More on Bemidji: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 12,559
# Of Native American Residents: 835
% Native American: 6.65%
More on Cloquet: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,415
# Of Native American Residents: 236
% Native American: 2.8%
More on Virginia: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,094
# Of Native American Residents: 137
% Native American: 2.69%
More on Morris: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 9,118
# Of Native American Residents: 234
% Native American: 2.57%
More on East Grand Forks: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 11,158
# Of Native American Residents: 233
% Native American: 2.09%
More on Grand Rapids: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,795
# Of Native American Residents: 114
% Native American: 1.97%
More on International Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
8. Redwood Falls
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Population: 5,091
# Of Native American Residents: 98
% Native American: 1.92%
More on Redwood Falls: Real Estate
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Population: 9,966
# Of Native American Residents: 171
% Native American: 1.72%
More on Detroit Lakes: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,871
# Of Native American Residents: 144
% Native American: 1.62%
More on Thief River Falls: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Minnesota 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 Minnesota.
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 139 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 9.18 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. Bemidji took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Wyoming was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article is our tenth time ranking the cities in Minnesota with the largest Native American population.
Summary: Native American Populations Across Minnesota
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Minnesota according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Minnesota are Bemidji, Cloquet, Virginia, Morris, East Grand Forks, Grand Rapids, International Falls, Redwood Falls, Detroit Lakes, and Thief River Falls.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Minnesota:
- Wyoming
- St. Francis
- Kasson
For more Minnesota reading, check out:
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- Best Places To Buy A House In Minnesota
- Safest Places In Minnesota
Most Native American Places In Minnesota
| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
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| 1 | Bemidji | 15,441 | 1,417 | 9.18% |
| 2 | Cloquet | 12,559 | 835 | 6.65% |
| 3 | Virginia | 8,415 | 236 | 2.8% |
| 4 | Morris | 5,094 | 137 | 2.69% |
| 5 | East Grand Forks | 9,118 | 234 | 2.57% |
| 6 | Grand Rapids | 11,158 | 233 | 2.09% |
| 7 | International Falls | 5,795 | 114 | 1.97% |
| 8 | Redwood Falls | 5,091 | 98 | 1.92% |
| 9 | Detroit Lakes | 9,966 | 171 | 1.72% |
| 10 | Thief River Falls | 8,871 | 144 | 1.62% |
| 11 | Duluth | 86,772 | 1,407 | 1.62% |
| 12 | Red Wing | 16,627 | 260 | 1.56% |
| 13 | Waseca | 9,208 | 132 | 1.43% |
| 14 | Moorhead | 44,443 | 546 | 1.23% |
| 15 | Brainerd | 14,412 | 175 | 1.21% |
| 16 | Minnetrista | 8,347 | 86 | 1.03% |
| 17 | Fridley | 29,731 | 285 | 0.96% |
| 18 | Minneapolis | 426,877 | 3,833 | 0.9% |
| 19 | Montevideo | 5,350 | 45 | 0.84% |
| 20 | Hermantown | 10,135 | 84 | 0.83% |
| 21 | Cambridge | 9,726 | 75 | 0.77% |
| 22 | Anoka | 17,892 | 134 | 0.75% |
| 23 | Crookston | 7,472 | 55 | 0.74% |
| 24 | Willmar | 21,006 | 145 | 0.69% |
| 25 | Shakopee | 44,135 | 274 | 0.62% |
| 26 | Brooklyn Center | 33,109 | 201 | 0.61% |
| 27 | Baxter | 8,668 | 51 | 0.59% |
| 28 | Hastings | 22,063 | 127 | 0.58% |
| 29 | Coon Rapids | 63,296 | 348 | 0.55% |
| 30 | Prior Lake | 27,608 | 150 | 0.54% |
| 31 | St. Peter | 12,039 | 62 | 0.51% |
| 32 | Shoreview | 26,846 | 136 | 0.51% |
| 33 | St. Paul | 308,806 | 1,552 | 0.5% |
| 34 | Lino Lakes | 21,525 | 101 | 0.47% |
| 35 | Corcoran | 6,549 | 30 | 0.46% |
| 36 | Bloomington | 89,244 | 400 | 0.45% |
| 37 | South St. Paul | 20,598 | 86 | 0.42% |
| 38 | Andover | 32,639 | 123 | 0.38% |
| 39 | Champlin | 23,666 | 89 | 0.38% |
| 40 | St. Anthony | 9,332 | 31 | 0.33% |
| 41 | Faribault | 24,418 | 81 | 0.33% |
| 42 | Golden Valley | 22,142 | 73 | 0.33% |
| 43 | Roseville | 36,066 | 117 | 0.32% |
| 44 | Maplewood | 41,405 | 133 | 0.32% |
| 45 | Farmington | 23,487 | 73 | 0.31% |
| 46 | Savage | 32,441 | 100 | 0.31% |
| 47 | St. Louis Park | 49,500 | 152 | 0.31% |
| 48 | New Hope | 21,620 | 65 | 0.3% |
| 49 | Blaine | 70,047 | 201 | 0.29% |
| 50 | Oakdale | 28,029 | 78 | 0.28% |
| 51 | West St. Paul | 20,820 | 56 | 0.27% |
| 52 | St. Cloud | 68,910 | 181 | 0.26% |
| 53 | Lakeville | 70,696 | 180 | 0.25% |
| 54 | Hibbing | 16,167 | 41 | 0.25% |
| 55 | Northfield | 20,518 | 51 | 0.25% |
| 56 | Columbia Heights | 21,822 | 54 | 0.25% |
| 57 | East Bethel | 11,901 | 29 | 0.24% |
| 58 | Mounds View | 13,100 | 31 | 0.24% |
| 59 | Chaska | 27,764 | 65 | 0.23% |
| 60 | Fergus Falls | 14,108 | 33 | 0.23% |
| 61 | Winona | 26,083 | 59 | 0.23% |
| 62 | Hopkins | 18,752 | 39 | 0.21% |
| 63 | Richfield | 36,809 | 76 | 0.21% |
| 64 | Robbinsdale | 14,452 | 29 | 0.2% |
| 65 | Chanhassen | 25,868 | 51 | 0.2% |
| 66 | Stillwater | 19,316 | 37 | 0.19% |
| 67 | New Brighton | 23,141 | 44 | 0.19% |
| 68 | Worthington | 13,838 | 26 | 0.19% |
| 69 | Waite Park | 8,290 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 70 | Crystal | 22,954 | 40 | 0.17% |
| 71 | Burnsville | 64,075 | 107 | 0.17% |
| 72 | Belle Plaine | 7,363 | 12 | 0.16% |
| 73 | Owatonna | 26,400 | 43 | 0.16% |
| 74 | Plymouth | 79,918 | 130 | 0.16% |
| 75 | Little Canada | 10,624 | 17 | 0.16% |
| 76 | Lake City | 5,108 | 8 | 0.16% |
| 77 | New Ulm | 14,055 | 22 | 0.16% |
| 78 | Maple Grove | 70,110 | 108 | 0.15% |
| 79 | Buffalo | 16,288 | 25 | 0.15% |
| 80 | Mankato | 44,444 | 67 | 0.15% |
| 81 | Alexandria | 14,400 | 21 | 0.15% |
| 82 | St. Paul Park | 5,497 | 8 | 0.15% |
| 83 | Rochester | 120,848 | 175 | 0.14% |
| 84 | Spring Lake Park | 6,966 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 85 | Glencoe | 5,712 | 8 | 0.14% |
| 86 | Brooklyn Park | 84,951 | 116 | 0.14% |
| 87 | Sartell | 19,382 | 26 | 0.13% |
| 88 | Ham Lake | 16,489 | 21 | 0.13% |
| 89 | Edina | 53,037 | 67 | 0.13% |
| 90 | Forest Lake | 20,553 | 25 | 0.12% |
| 91 | North St. Paul | 12,465 | 15 | 0.12% |
| 92 | St. Michael | 18,648 | 22 | 0.12% |
| 93 | Elk River | 25,936 | 30 | 0.12% |
| 94 | Eagan | 68,262 | 77 | 0.11% |
| 95 | Woodbury | 75,549 | 83 | 0.11% |
| 96 | Sauk Rapids | 13,830 | 15 | 0.11% |
| 97 | Minnetonka | 53,529 | 58 | 0.11% |
| 98 | Mahtomedi | 8,073 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 99 | Stewartville | 6,684 | 6 | 0.09% |
| 100 | Apple Valley | 55,594 | 46 | 0.08% |