Most Native American places in Pennsylvania research summary. We used Saturday Night Science to research the Pennsylvania 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 Mckees Rocks. 0.92% of people in Mckees Rocks are Native Americans.
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The city with the lowest percentage of Native Americans is Lititz. 0.00% of people in Lititz are Native American.
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The city with the most Native Americans is Philadelphia. 2,404 people in Philadelphia are Native American.
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The city with the fewest Native Americans is Lititz. 0 people in Lititz 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 Pennsylvania With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
Which city in Pennsylvania had the largest Native American population? The place with the largest Native American population in Pennsylvania for 2024 is Mckees Rocks. 0.92 of Mckees Rocks identify as Native American.
To see where Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania or the most diverse places in Pennsylvania.
Read below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
Cities In Pennsylvania With The Largest Native American Population For 2024
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Population: 5,893
# Of Native American Residents: 54
% Native American: 0.92%
More on Mckees Rocks: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,904
# Of Native American Residents: 45
% Native American: 0.65%
More on Huntingdon: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,507
# Of Native American Residents: 30
% Native American: 0.46%
More on Swarthmore: Data | Crime | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 5,860
# Of Native American Residents: 23
% Native American: 0.39%
More on Media: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 9,721
# Of Native American Residents: 34
% Native American: 0.35%
More on Morrisville: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 14,909
# Of Native American Residents: 42
% Native American: 0.28%
More on Whitehall: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 8,456
# Of Native American Residents: 23
% Native American: 0.27%
More on Pleasant Hills: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 27,755
# Of Native American Residents: 75
% Native American: 0.27%
More on Williamsport: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
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Population: 6,109
# Of Native American Residents: 15
% Native American: 0.25%
More on Helle: Data | Real Estate
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Population: 6,646
# Of Native American Residents: 16
% Native American: 0.24%
More on Blakely: Data | Cost Of Living | Real Estate
Methodology: How We Determined The Cities In Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania.
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 184 cities.
We then calculated the percentage of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 0.92 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. Mckees Rocks took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Lititz was the least Native American city.
We updated this article for 2024. This article is our tenth time ranking the cities in Pennsylvania with the largest Native American population.
Summary: Native American Populations Across Pennsylvania
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Pennsylvania according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
The most Native American cities in Pennsylvania are McKees Rocks, Huntingdon, Swarthmore, Media, Morrisville, Whitehall, Pleasant Hills, Williamsport, Helle, and Blakely.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Pennsylvania:
- Lititz
- Indiana
- Jefferson Hills
For more Pennsylvania reading, check out:
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- Best Places To Raise A Family In Pennsylvania
- Best Places To Buy A House In Pennsylvania
Most Native American Places In Pennsylvania
| Rank | City | Population | Native American Population | % Native American |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mckees Rocks | 5,893 | 54 | 0.92% |
| 2 | Huntingdon | 6,904 | 45 | 0.65% |
| 3 | Swarthmore | 6,507 | 30 | 0.46% |
| 4 | Media | 5,860 | 23 | 0.39% |
| 5 | Morrisville | 9,721 | 34 | 0.35% |
| 6 | Whitehall | 14,909 | 42 | 0.28% |
| 7 | Pleasant Hills | 8,456 | 23 | 0.27% |
| 8 | Williamsport | 27,755 | 75 | 0.27% |
| 9 | Helle | 6,109 | 15 | 0.25% |
| 10 | Blakely | 6,646 | 16 | 0.24% |
| 11 | Erie | 94,826 | 227 | 0.24% |
| 12 | Collingdale | 8,865 | 21 | 0.24% |
| 13 | Lewi | 8,522 | 20 | 0.23% |
| 14 | Harrisburg | 50,055 | 116 | 0.23% |
| 15 | Dormont | 8,199 | 18 | 0.22% |
| 16 | Carnegie | 8,067 | 17 | 0.21% |
| 17 | Aliquippa | 9,198 | 19 | 0.21% |
| 18 | Oakmont | 6,734 | 13 | 0.19% |
| 19 | Prospect Park | 6,411 | 12 | 0.19% |
| 20 | Lock Haven | 8,422 | 15 | 0.18% |
| 21 | Perkasie | 9,130 | 16 | 0.18% |
| 22 | Red Lion | 6,499 | 11 | 0.17% |
| 23 | Hermitage | 16,216 | 27 | 0.17% |
| 24 | Philadelphia | 1,593,208 | 2,404 | 0.15% |
| 25 | Lower Burrell | 11,701 | 17 | 0.15% |
| 26 | Tamaqua | 6,911 | 10 | 0.14% |
| 27 | Lebanon | 26,679 | 35 | 0.13% |
| 28 | Clifton Heights | 6,834 | 8 | 0.12% |
| 29 | Nazareth | 6,015 | 7 | 0.12% |
| 30 | Millersville | 8,426 | 9 | 0.11% |
| 31 | Wilkes-Barre | 44,123 | 47 | 0.11% |
| 32 | Dickson City | 6,026 | 6 | 0.1% |
| 33 | Pittsburgh | 303,843 | 301 | 0.1% |
| 34 | Columbia | 10,203 | 10 | 0.1% |
| 35 | Swissvale | 8,588 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 36 | York | 44,782 | 41 | 0.09% |
| 37 | Nanticoke | 10,606 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 38 | Altoona | 43,821 | 37 | 0.08% |
| 39 | Bethlehem | 76,555 | 64 | 0.08% |
| 40 | Bristol | 9,862 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 41 | Reading | 94,601 | 75 | 0.08% |
| 42 | Berwick | 10,318 | 8 | 0.08% |
| 43 | Elizabet | 11,805 | 9 | 0.08% |
| 44 | Warren | 9,353 | 7 | 0.07% |
| 45 | Wilkinsburg | 14,340 | 10 | 0.07% |
| 46 | Sharon | 13,143 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 47 | White Oak | 7,585 | 5 | 0.07% |
| 48 | Ephrata | 13,738 | 9 | 0.07% |
| 49 | Bradford | 7,847 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 50 | Hatboro | 8,176 | 5 | 0.06% |
| 51 | Clarks Summit | 5,091 | 3 | 0.06% |
| 52 | Scranton | 76,119 | 44 | 0.06% |
| 53 | Allentown | 125,292 | 71 | 0.06% |
| 54 | Selinsgrove | 5,710 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 55 | Ellwood City | 7,684 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 56 | Moosic | 5,930 | 3 | 0.05% |
| 57 | Grove City | 7,908 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 58 | Mckeesport | 17,749 | 8 | 0.05% |
| 59 | Uniontown | 9,913 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 60 | Meadville | 12,929 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 61 | Johnstown | 18,429 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 62 | Phoenixville | 18,723 | 7 | 0.04% |
| 63 | Pottsville | 13,386 | 5 | 0.04% |
| 64 | Wyomissing | 11,067 | 4 | 0.04% |
| 65 | Conshohocken | 9,182 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 66 | Middl | 9,525 | 3 | 0.03% |
| 67 | Shamokin | 6,915 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 68 | Chester | 33,048 | 9 | 0.03% |
| 69 | Baldwin | 21,266 | 5 | 0.02% |
| 70 | Jeannette | 8,790 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 71 | Beaver Falls | 8,934 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 72 | Plum | 27,032 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 73 | Hazleton | 29,671 | 6 | 0.02% |
| 74 | Kingston | 13,317 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 75 | Easton | 28,883 | 4 | 0.01% |
| 76 | Pittston | 7,601 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 77 | Mechanicsburg | 9,402 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 78 | Lancaster | 57,970 | 6 | 0.01% |
| 79 | Sunbury | 9,680 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 80 | New Kensington | 12,163 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 81 | Lansdale | 18,727 | 1 | 0.01% |
| 82 | State College | 40,902 | 1 | 0.0% |
| 83 | Palmerton | 5,602 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 84 | Ridley Park | 7,152 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 85 | Plymouth | 5,771 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 86 | Pott | 23,356 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 87 | Bellevue | 8,236 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 88 | Sayre | 5,463 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 89 | Bellefonte | 6,071 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 90 | Punxsutawney | 5,730 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 91 | Quake | 9,309 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 92 | Birdsboro | 5,106 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 93 | Palmyra | 7,783 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 94 | Somerset | 6,030 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 95 | Schuylkill Haven | 5,242 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 96 | Sharon Hill | 5,976 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 97 | Yeadon | 12,017 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 98 | Wilson | 8,208 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 99 | Ambler | 6,775 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 100 | Ambridge | 6,937 | 0 | 0.0% |