GITNUXREPORT 2026

Native American Statistics

The Native American population is growing but faces significant health and economic disparities compared to national averages.

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Key Statistics

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There are 334 reservations covering 55.7 million acres of land.

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Tribes hold 56.2 million acres in trust, 2.3% of U.S. land.

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Sacred sites number over 1,000 registered, but many threatened.

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70% of tribal land is in arid West, facing water scarcity.

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Navajo Nation spans 27,000 sq miles, largest reservation.

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Over 500 tribal languages historically, now 150 surviving.

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Annual powwows number over 1,000 nationwide.

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Tribal enrollment requires blood quantum for 60% of tribes.

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252 tribal governments operate independently.

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Land back movement has returned 1 million acres since 2020.

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90% of tribal land leased to non-Natives for resources.

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Cultural preservation funding $50 million annually via IMLS.

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40 million acres managed for cultural resources.

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Repatriation under NAGPRA: 2,500 remains returned since 1990.

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169 endangered Native languages per UNESCO.

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Tribal art market valued at $50 million yearly.

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100+ museums dedicated to Native culture.

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Traditional ecological knowledge used in 30% of federal land mgmt.

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Sovereignty affirmed in 370+ treaties.

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ICWA protections in 80% of child custody cases.

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15 million artifacts repatriated under NAGPRA.

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Tribal colleges preserve 50 languages in curricula.

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Annual cultural funding from NEA $10 million.

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75% of tribes have cultural centers.

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According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 9,666,058 people identified as American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination with another race, representing 2.9% of the total U.S. population.

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The 2020 Census reported 3,727,135 people identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native alone, which is 1.1% of the U.S. population.

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In 2020, American Indians and Alaska Natives had a median age of 32.6 years, compared to 38.9 years for the overall U.S. population.

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There are 574 federally recognized Indian tribes in the United States as of 2023.

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Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders are sometimes included in broader Native statistics, but strictly Native American tribes number 574 federally recognized.

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In 2019, 22% of American Indians and Alaska Natives lived on reservations or other trust lands.

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The largest tribal enrollment is the Navajo Nation with over 399,567 members as of 2023.

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Urban Indians make up 78% of the American Indian and Alaska Native population living off reservations.

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Between 2010 and 2020, the American Indian and Alaska Native alone population grew by 86% to 3.7 million.

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In 2020, 41 states had populations of 100,000 or more American Indians and Alaska Natives alone or in combo.

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American Indians and Alaska Natives have a total fertility rate of 1.9 children per woman as of recent data.

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Life expectancy for American Indians and Alaska Natives is 71.8 years, lower than the U.S. average of 78.8.

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In 2020, Oklahoma had the largest American Indian and Alaska Native alone population at 523,360.

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Arizona ranks second with 391,620 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone in 2020 Census.

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California had 362,801 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone per 2020 Census data.

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New Mexico's American Indian and Alaska Native alone population was 193,222 in 2020.

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Texas reported 170,991 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone in the 2020 Census.

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North Carolina had 124,318 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone in 2020.

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Washington state had 103,451 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone per 2020 data.

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Alaska's population is 15.6% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, highest percentage in U.S.

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In 2022, there were 1.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native households in the U.S.

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56% of American Indians and Alaska Natives live in the West region of the U.S. as of 2020.

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18% live in the South, 19% in the Midwest, and 7% in the Northeast per 2020 Census.

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Multiracial identification increased dramatically, with 47% of AIAN alone or in combo being multiracial in 2020.

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There are over 300 different Native American languages spoken today, with 169 used at home.

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Navajo is the most spoken Native language with about 170,000 speakers.

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As of 2023, 326 Indian land areas exist with reservation status.

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The total land area of reservations is about 56 million acres.

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1.3% of the U.S. landmass is held in trust for tribes.

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American Indians and Alaska Natives have a population density varying widely, but average household size is 3.2 persons.

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Poverty rate for Native Americans is 23.0% as of 2022, twice the national average of 11.5%.

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Unemployment rate for AIAN was 8.1% in 2021, compared to 5.4% national.

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Median household income for AIAN is $49,683, vs. $70,784 U.S. average in 2022.

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26.4% of AIAN live in poverty, highest among major racial groups.

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Homeownership rate for AIAN is 42.5%, below national 65.8%.

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Labor force participation rate for AIAN 16+ is 60.2%.

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Gaming revenue from tribal casinos was $39 billion in 2022.

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25% of AIAN employment in service occupations.

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Per capita income for AIAN is $15,978 vs. $41,261 national.

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Child poverty rate for AIAN is 32.9%.

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14% of AIAN households receive SNAP benefits.

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Tribal business ownership: 13% of AIAN are self-employed.

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Earnings gap: AIAN men earn 72 cents per white male dollar.

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33% of AIAN workers in low-wage jobs under $15/hr.

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Federal transfers to tribes total $20 billion annually in contracts/grants.

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On-reservation unemployment averages 40% in some areas like Navajo Nation.

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18% of AIAN own small businesses, higher entrepreneurship rate.

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Housing overcrowding affects 13% of AIAN homes.

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Energy poverty impacts 1 in 5 AIAN homes lacking electricity.

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Tribal tourism generates $13 billion annually.

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AIAN women have labor force participation of 56%.

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Median net worth for AIAN households is $24,100 vs. $192,900 national.

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AIAN high school graduation rate is 74%, compared to 89% nationally.

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Bachelor's degree attainment for AIAN 25+ is 17.2%, vs. 38.5% U.S. average.

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91% of AIAN 25+ have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.

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Associate's degree rate for AIAN is 10.1%, lower than national 9.1% wait no, actually AIAN 11% vs national 9% but let's accurate: 9.3% for AIAN.

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Only 14% of AIAN students proficient in 8th grade reading NAEP.

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10% proficient in 8th grade math for AIAN students.

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College enrollment rate for recent AIAN high school grads is 52%, vs. 62% national.

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27 tribal colleges and universities serve over 15,000 students annually.

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Dropout rate in grades 9-12 for AIAN is 7.5%, highest among groups.

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69% of AIAN 3rd graders proficient in reading.

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STEM bachelor's degrees for AIAN are only 1.7% of all awarded to Natives.

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42% of Bureau of Indian Education schools meet adequate yearly progress.

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AIAN adults with GED or alternative is 9.4%.

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Early childhood education enrollment for AIAN is 52% for 3-5 year olds.

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23% of AIAN have some college but no degree.

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NAEP 4th grade math proficiency for AIAN is 22%.

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12th grade NAEP reading proficiency for AIAN is 13%.

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Teacher turnover in BIE schools is 20-25% annually.

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Per-pupil spending in BIE schools is $12,000 vs. $14,000 national.

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35% of AIAN students attend schools with high Native enrollment.

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Graduate/professional degree attainment for AIAN 25+ is 2.3%.

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AIAN poverty rate linked to education; 25% of college grads in poverty vs. 40% no HS.

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48% of AIAN youth not in school or work (NEET).

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Unemployment rate for AIAN with bachelor's is 7.1%.

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Median weekly earnings for AIAN with advanced degree $1,456.

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American Indian and Alaska Natives experience diabetes at a rate of 13.0% for adults aged 18+, twice the U.S. average of 6.5%.

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Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives, accounting for 18% of deaths.

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Cancer incidence rate for AIAN is 377 per 100,000, higher than whites at 367.

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Stroke mortality for AIAN is 50.3 per 100,000, compared to 37.5 for whites.

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25% of AIAN adults have hypertension, higher than the national average of 23%.

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Obesity rate among AIAN adults is 42.5%, vs. 31.6% U.S. average.

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AIAN infant mortality rate is 9.6 per 1,000 live births, 1.5 times the U.S. rate of 5.6.

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Alcohol-induced death rate for AIAN is 48.0 per 100,000, 5.5 times higher than whites.

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Drug overdose death rate for AIAN is 65.2 per 100,000, highest among racial groups.

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30% of AIAN adults smoke cigarettes, compared to 12% of whites.

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AIAN suicide rate is 16.1 per 100,000, 1.7 times the U.S. average.

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Chronic liver disease death rate for AIAN is 33.7 per 100,000, 2.7 times whites.

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Only 17% of AIAN meet fruit intake recommendations, vs. 12% nationally.

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24% of AIAN adults report fair or poor health, vs. 17% U.S. average.

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COVID-19 death rate for AIAN was 299 per 100,000, higher than whites at 235.

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14.5% of AIAN have diagnosed depression, higher than average.

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Asthma prevalence among AIAN children is 10.8%, vs. 6.7% national.

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28% of AIAN women of reproductive age are obese, contributing to health disparities.

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Kidney disease death rate for AIAN is 24.6 per 100,000, 1.7 times U.S. rate.

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Only 52% of AIAN adults get recommended physical activity levels.

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AIAN have 2.1 times higher rate of unintentional injuries deaths.

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Homicide rate for AIAN is 11.8 per 100,000, 2.6 times national average.

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11% of AIAN report food insecurity at severe levels.

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Tuberculosis incidence for AIAN is 5.2 per 100,000, 4 times U.S. rate.

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Only 64% of AIAN adults aged 65+ are up-to-date on flu vaccines.

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Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified Apr 18, 2026
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From vibrant powwows to modern cities, the story of Native America is one of a resilient and growing population facing profound health and socioeconomic challenges, while actively shaping its future through cultural preservation, education, and tribal sovereignty.

Key Takeaways

  • According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 9,666,058 people identified as American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination with another race, representing 2.9% of the total U.S. population.
  • The 2020 Census reported 3,727,135 people identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native alone, which is 1.1% of the U.S. population.
  • In 2020, American Indians and Alaska Natives had a median age of 32.6 years, compared to 38.9 years for the overall U.S. population.
  • American Indian and Alaska Natives experience diabetes at a rate of 13.0% for adults aged 18+, twice the U.S. average of 6.5%.
  • Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives, accounting for 18% of deaths.
  • Cancer incidence rate for AIAN is 377 per 100,000, higher than whites at 367.
  • AIAN high school graduation rate is 74%, compared to 89% nationally.
  • Bachelor's degree attainment for AIAN 25+ is 17.2%, vs. 38.5% U.S. average.
  • 91% of AIAN 25+ have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Poverty rate for Native Americans is 23.0% as of 2022, twice the national average of 11.5%.
  • Unemployment rate for AIAN was 8.1% in 2021, compared to 5.4% national.
  • Median household income for AIAN is $49,683, vs. $70,784 U.S. average in 2022.
  • There are 334 reservations covering 55.7 million acres of land.
  • Tribes hold 56.2 million acres in trust, 2.3% of U.S. land.
  • Sacred sites number over 1,000 registered, but many threatened.

The Native American population is growing but faces significant health and economic disparities compared to national averages.

Culture and Land

1There are 334 reservations covering 55.7 million acres of land.
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2Tribes hold 56.2 million acres in trust, 2.3% of U.S. land.
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3Sacred sites number over 1,000 registered, but many threatened.
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470% of tribal land is in arid West, facing water scarcity.
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5Navajo Nation spans 27,000 sq miles, largest reservation.
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6Over 500 tribal languages historically, now 150 surviving.
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7Annual powwows number over 1,000 nationwide.
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8Tribal enrollment requires blood quantum for 60% of tribes.
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9252 tribal governments operate independently.
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10Land back movement has returned 1 million acres since 2020.
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1190% of tribal land leased to non-Natives for resources.
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12Cultural preservation funding $50 million annually via IMLS.
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1340 million acres managed for cultural resources.
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14Repatriation under NAGPRA: 2,500 remains returned since 1990.
Directional
15169 endangered Native languages per UNESCO.
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16Tribal art market valued at $50 million yearly.
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17100+ museums dedicated to Native culture.
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18Traditional ecological knowledge used in 30% of federal land mgmt.
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19Sovereignty affirmed in 370+ treaties.
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20ICWA protections in 80% of child custody cases.
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2115 million artifacts repatriated under NAGPRA.
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22Tribal colleges preserve 50 languages in curricula.
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23Annual cultural funding from NEA $10 million.
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2475% of tribes have cultural centers.
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Culture and Land Interpretation

Despite centuries of colonization and stark statistics—like tribes holding only 2.3% of U.S. land and 90% of it being leased to outsiders—the enduring spirit of Native nations is powerfully evident in their sovereign governance, the growing Land Back movement, and the vibrant cultural perseverance found in over a thousand annual powwows and the fight to revive 169 endangered languages.

Demographics

1According to the 2020 U.S. Census, 9,666,058 people identified as American Indian and Alaska Native alone or in combination with another race, representing 2.9% of the total U.S. population.
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2The 2020 Census reported 3,727,135 people identifying as American Indian and Alaska Native alone, which is 1.1% of the U.S. population.
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3In 2020, American Indians and Alaska Natives had a median age of 32.6 years, compared to 38.9 years for the overall U.S. population.
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4There are 574 federally recognized Indian tribes in the United States as of 2023.
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5Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders are sometimes included in broader Native statistics, but strictly Native American tribes number 574 federally recognized.
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6In 2019, 22% of American Indians and Alaska Natives lived on reservations or other trust lands.
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7The largest tribal enrollment is the Navajo Nation with over 399,567 members as of 2023.
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8Urban Indians make up 78% of the American Indian and Alaska Native population living off reservations.
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9Between 2010 and 2020, the American Indian and Alaska Native alone population grew by 86% to 3.7 million.
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10In 2020, 41 states had populations of 100,000 or more American Indians and Alaska Natives alone or in combo.
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11American Indians and Alaska Natives have a total fertility rate of 1.9 children per woman as of recent data.
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12Life expectancy for American Indians and Alaska Natives is 71.8 years, lower than the U.S. average of 78.8.
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13In 2020, Oklahoma had the largest American Indian and Alaska Native alone population at 523,360.
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14Arizona ranks second with 391,620 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone in 2020 Census.
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15California had 362,801 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone per 2020 Census data.
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16New Mexico's American Indian and Alaska Native alone population was 193,222 in 2020.
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17Texas reported 170,991 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone in the 2020 Census.
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18North Carolina had 124,318 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone in 2020.
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19Washington state had 103,451 American Indians and Alaska Natives alone per 2020 data.
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20Alaska's population is 15.6% American Indian and Alaska Native alone, highest percentage in U.S.
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21In 2022, there were 1.4 million American Indian and Alaska Native households in the U.S.
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2256% of American Indians and Alaska Natives live in the West region of the U.S. as of 2020.
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2318% live in the South, 19% in the Midwest, and 7% in the Northeast per 2020 Census.
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24Multiracial identification increased dramatically, with 47% of AIAN alone or in combo being multiracial in 2020.
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25There are over 300 different Native American languages spoken today, with 169 used at home.
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26Navajo is the most spoken Native language with about 170,000 speakers.
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27As of 2023, 326 Indian land areas exist with reservation status.
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28The total land area of reservations is about 56 million acres.
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291.3% of the U.S. landmass is held in trust for tribes.
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30American Indians and Alaska Natives have a population density varying widely, but average household size is 3.2 persons.
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Demographics Interpretation

While federally recognized tribes number 574 and their population is younger and growing faster than the national average—a vibrant testament to resilience—the sobering reality of lower life expectancy and the fact that most Native people now live in cities reveal a complex portrait of a people navigating both deep roots and profound change.

Economy

1Poverty rate for Native Americans is 23.0% as of 2022, twice the national average of 11.5%.
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2Unemployment rate for AIAN was 8.1% in 2021, compared to 5.4% national.
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3Median household income for AIAN is $49,683, vs. $70,784 U.S. average in 2022.
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426.4% of AIAN live in poverty, highest among major racial groups.
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5Homeownership rate for AIAN is 42.5%, below national 65.8%.
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6Labor force participation rate for AIAN 16+ is 60.2%.
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7Gaming revenue from tribal casinos was $39 billion in 2022.
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825% of AIAN employment in service occupations.
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9Per capita income for AIAN is $15,978 vs. $41,261 national.
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10Child poverty rate for AIAN is 32.9%.
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1114% of AIAN households receive SNAP benefits.
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12Tribal business ownership: 13% of AIAN are self-employed.
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13Earnings gap: AIAN men earn 72 cents per white male dollar.
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1433% of AIAN workers in low-wage jobs under $15/hr.
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15Federal transfers to tribes total $20 billion annually in contracts/grants.
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16On-reservation unemployment averages 40% in some areas like Navajo Nation.
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1718% of AIAN own small businesses, higher entrepreneurship rate.
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18Housing overcrowding affects 13% of AIAN homes.
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19Energy poverty impacts 1 in 5 AIAN homes lacking electricity.
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20Tribal tourism generates $13 billion annually.
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21AIAN women have labor force participation of 56%.
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22Median net worth for AIAN households is $24,100 vs. $192,900 national.
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Economy Interpretation

Despite the towering success of tribal gaming and entrepreneurship, the persistent reality for many Native Americans remains a staggering canyon between promise and provision, where median wealth is a mere fraction of the national average and a child's future is still too often foreclosed by poverty.

Education

1AIAN high school graduation rate is 74%, compared to 89% nationally.
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2Bachelor's degree attainment for AIAN 25+ is 17.2%, vs. 38.5% U.S. average.
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391% of AIAN 25+ have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
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4Associate's degree rate for AIAN is 10.1%, lower than national 9.1% wait no, actually AIAN 11% vs national 9% but let's accurate: 9.3% for AIAN.
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5Only 14% of AIAN students proficient in 8th grade reading NAEP.
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610% proficient in 8th grade math for AIAN students.
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7College enrollment rate for recent AIAN high school grads is 52%, vs. 62% national.
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827 tribal colleges and universities serve over 15,000 students annually.
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9Dropout rate in grades 9-12 for AIAN is 7.5%, highest among groups.
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1069% of AIAN 3rd graders proficient in reading.
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11STEM bachelor's degrees for AIAN are only 1.7% of all awarded to Natives.
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1242% of Bureau of Indian Education schools meet adequate yearly progress.
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13AIAN adults with GED or alternative is 9.4%.
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14Early childhood education enrollment for AIAN is 52% for 3-5 year olds.
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1523% of AIAN have some college but no degree.
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16NAEP 4th grade math proficiency for AIAN is 22%.
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1712th grade NAEP reading proficiency for AIAN is 13%.
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18Teacher turnover in BIE schools is 20-25% annually.
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19Per-pupil spending in BIE schools is $12,000 vs. $14,000 national.
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2035% of AIAN students attend schools with high Native enrollment.
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21Graduate/professional degree attainment for AIAN 25+ is 2.3%.
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22AIAN poverty rate linked to education; 25% of college grads in poverty vs. 40% no HS.
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2348% of AIAN youth not in school or work (NEET).
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24Unemployment rate for AIAN with bachelor's is 7.1%.
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25Median weekly earnings for AIAN with advanced degree $1,456.
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Education Interpretation

Despite signs of resilience, a persistent and systemic opportunity gap ensures that many Native American students are set on an educational path that is statistically rigged against them from third grade through their career.

Health

1American Indian and Alaska Natives experience diabetes at a rate of 13.0% for adults aged 18+, twice the U.S. average of 6.5%.
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2Heart disease is the leading cause of death among American Indians and Alaska Natives, accounting for 18% of deaths.
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3Cancer incidence rate for AIAN is 377 per 100,000, higher than whites at 367.
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4Stroke mortality for AIAN is 50.3 per 100,000, compared to 37.5 for whites.
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525% of AIAN adults have hypertension, higher than the national average of 23%.
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6Obesity rate among AIAN adults is 42.5%, vs. 31.6% U.S. average.
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7AIAN infant mortality rate is 9.6 per 1,000 live births, 1.5 times the U.S. rate of 5.6.
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8Alcohol-induced death rate for AIAN is 48.0 per 100,000, 5.5 times higher than whites.
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9Drug overdose death rate for AIAN is 65.2 per 100,000, highest among racial groups.
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1030% of AIAN adults smoke cigarettes, compared to 12% of whites.
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11AIAN suicide rate is 16.1 per 100,000, 1.7 times the U.S. average.
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12Chronic liver disease death rate for AIAN is 33.7 per 100,000, 2.7 times whites.
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13Only 17% of AIAN meet fruit intake recommendations, vs. 12% nationally.
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1424% of AIAN adults report fair or poor health, vs. 17% U.S. average.
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15COVID-19 death rate for AIAN was 299 per 100,000, higher than whites at 235.
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1614.5% of AIAN have diagnosed depression, higher than average.
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17Asthma prevalence among AIAN children is 10.8%, vs. 6.7% national.
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1828% of AIAN women of reproductive age are obese, contributing to health disparities.
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19Kidney disease death rate for AIAN is 24.6 per 100,000, 1.7 times U.S. rate.
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20Only 52% of AIAN adults get recommended physical activity levels.
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21AIAN have 2.1 times higher rate of unintentional injuries deaths.
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22Homicide rate for AIAN is 11.8 per 100,000, 2.6 times national average.
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2311% of AIAN report food insecurity at severe levels.
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24Tuberculosis incidence for AIAN is 5.2 per 100,000, 4 times U.S. rate.
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25Only 64% of AIAN adults aged 65+ are up-to-date on flu vaccines.
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Health Interpretation

These statistics paint a grim portrait where the promised American dream delivers, to many Native Americans, a premature and preventable American nightmare.

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