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 Washington 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 washington is 80,274 – at 1.1% of the total population of washington.
So, what how does the Native American population stratify across washington? Which cities and towns in washington have seen the greatest increase in their Native American population?
Which city in washington had the largest Native American population?
Hoquiam took the number one over all spot for the largest Native American population in washington for 2020. 4.9% of Hoquiam identify as Native American.
Read on below to see how we crunched the numbers and how your town ranked.
To see where washington 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 washington or the most diverse places in washington.
For more Washington reading, check out:
- 10 Best Places To Raise A Family In Washington
- These Are The 10 Best Counties To Live In Washington
- These Are The 10 Richest Cities In Washington
Cities In Washington With The Largest Native American Population For 2020
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Population: 8,416
% Native American: 4.9%
# Of Native American Residents: 412
Percent Change Since 2010: 7.29%
More on Hoquiam: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Hoquiam is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The town borders the city of Aberdeen at Myrtle Street, with Hoquiam to the west. The two cities share a common economic history in lumbering and exporting, but Hoquiam has maintained its independent identity. Aberdeen is more populated, but the two cities have a long rivalry, especially in high school sports.
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Population: 5,714
% Native American: 4.01%
# Of Native American Residents: 229
Percent Change Since 2010: inf%
More on Ocean Shores: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Ocean Shores is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 5,569 at the 2010 census.
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Population: 8,017
% Native American: 3.67%
# Of Native American Residents: 294
Percent Change Since 2010: 81.48%
More on Airway Heights: Real Estate | Data
Airway Heights is a city in Spokane County, Washington, United States, just west of Spokane. The population was 6,114 at the 2010 census. The city’s name was taken from its close proximity to the runways at Fairchild Air Force Base and Spokane International Airport.
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Population: 13,171
% Native American: 3.64%
# Of Native American Residents: 479
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.82%
More on Ferndale: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Ferndale is a city in Whatcom County, Washington, United States. The population was 11,415 at the 2010 census. It is the third largest city in Whatcom County and borders the Lummi Nation on its southern border.
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Population: 8,923
% Native American: 3.61%
# Of Native American Residents: 322
Percent Change Since 2010: -38.67%
More on Toppenish: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Toppenish is a city in Yakima County, Washington, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 8,949. It is located within the Yakama Indian Reservation, established in 1855.
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Population: 16,281
% Native American: 3.49%
# Of Native American Residents: 569
Percent Change Since 2010: -6.87%
More on Aberdeen: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Aberdeen is a city in Grays Harbor County, Washington, United States. The population was 16,896 at the 2010 census. The city is the economic center of Grays Harbor County, bordering the cities of Hoquiam and Cosmopolis. Aberdeen is called the “Gateway to the Olympic Peninsula”.





I agree with your ranking of Aberdeen, I’ve lived in Aberdeen for about 66 years. Since high school in the 60s we’ve lost about 5,000 people and the economy is worse. Many homeless people are piling up their junk in front of businesses, the new mayor has raised taxes and now wants to accommodate these often dangerous people. It will only bring more bums into our area. The alleys are full of litter and drunks.
The cost of services are going up and up, and there is nothing to do for entertainment. I’ve waited all my life for it to get better here but this place is 1 step forward and 3 steps back.
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Population: 10,165
% Native American: 2.79%
# Of Native American Residents: 284
Percent Change Since 2010: 61.36%
More on Edgewood: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Edgewood is a city in Pierce County, Washington, United States. The population was 9,387 at the 2010 census. Neighboring towns include Milton to the northwest, Federal Way to the north, and Puyallup to the south.
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Population: 6,152
% Native American: 2.65%
# Of Native American Residents: 163
Percent Change Since 2010: -69.19%
More on Union Gap: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Union Gap is a city in Yakima County, Washington, United States. As of the 2010 census, the city population was 6,047. Union Gap has a storied history and in recent years has become the retail hub for the entire Yakima Valley as a result of Valley Mall and other thriving businesses being located here. Part of the city is part of the Yakama Nation.
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Population: 11,864
% Native American: 2.32%
# Of Native American Residents: 275
Percent Change Since 2010: 93.66%
More on Kelso: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Kelso is a city in southwest Washington State, United States, and is the county seat of Cowlitz County. At the 2010 census, the population was 11,925. Kelso is part of the Longview, Washington Metropolitan Statistical Area, which has a population of 102,410. Kelso shares its long western border with Longview. It is near Mount St. Helens.
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Population: 22,527
% Native American: 2.27%
# Of Native American Residents: 511
Percent Change Since 2010: 202.37%
More on Oak Harbor: Real Estate | Data | Photos
Oak Harbor is a city located on Whidbey Island in Island County, Washington. The population was 22,075 at the 2010 census. Oak Harbor was incorporated on May 14, 1915.
How We Determined The Cities In washington With The Largest Native American Population For 2020
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 washington.
That lead us to the Census’s most recently available data, the 2014-2018 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 115 cities.
We then calculated the percent of residents that are American Indian and Alaska Native. The percentages ranked from 4.9% 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. Hoquiam took the distinction of being the most American Indian and Alaska Native, while Newcastle was the least Native American city.
Read on for more information on how the cities in washington 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.
There You Have It – Native American Populations Across Washington
If you’re looking for a breakdown of Native American populations across Washington according to the most recent data, this is an accurate list.
If you’re curious enough, here are the least Native American places in Washington:
- Newcastle
- North Bend
- Normandy Park
For more Washington reading, check out:
What Are The Most Native American Places In Washington?
Rank | City | % Native American |
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1 | Hoquiam | 4.9% |
2 | Ocean Shores | 4.01% |
3 | Airway Heights | 3.67% |
4 | Ferndale | 3.64% |
5 | Toppenish | 3.61% |
6 | Aberdeen | 3.49% |
7 | Edgewood | 2.79% |
8 | Union Gap | 2.65% |
9 | Kelso | 2.32% |
10 | Oak Harbor | 2.27% |
11 | Yelm | 2.16% |
12 | Prosser | 2.13% |
13 | Auburn | 2.06% |
14 | Port Angeles | 1.85% |
15 | Lakewood | 1.75% |
16 | Arlington | 1.69% |
17 | Stanwood | 1.57% |
18 | Lacey | 1.53% |
19 | Spokane | 1.52% |
20 | Mount Vernon | 1.51% |
21 | Bellingham | 1.43% |
22 | Orting | 1.42% |
23 | Gig Harbor | 1.41% |
24 | Wenatchee | 1.32% |
25 | Sumner | 1.2% |
26 | Yakima | 1.18% |
27 | Fife | 1.15% |
28 | Cheney | 1.14% |
29 | Tacoma | 1.12% |
30 | Moses Lake | 1.01% |
31 | Sedro-Woolley | 1.0% |
32 | Shoreline | 1.0% |
33 | Snohomish | 0.99% |
34 | Sequim | 0.98% |
35 | Spokane Valley | 0.97% |
36 | Longview | 0.9% |
37 | West Richland | 0.88% |
38 | Puyallup | 0.84% |
39 | Ephrata | 0.8% |
40 | Pacific | 0.8% |
41 | Olympia | 0.79% |
42 | Enumclaw | 0.78% |
43 | Camas | 0.77% |
44 | Anacortes | 0.75% |
45 | Fircrest | 0.74% |
46 | Port Orchard | 0.73% |
47 | Kent | 0.72% |
48 | Everett | 0.71% |
49 | Clarkston | 0.71% |
50 | Seatac | 0.7% |
51 | Burien | 0.69% |
52 | Bonney Lake | 0.69% |
53 | Burlington | 0.69% |
54 | Bremerton | 0.65% |
55 | College Place | 0.64% |
56 | Marysville | 0.64% |
57 | Mukilteo | 0.63% |
58 | Richland | 0.62% |
59 | Quincy | 0.61% |
60 | Tukwila | 0.58% |
61 | Walla Walla | 0.55% |
62 | Maple Valley | 0.55% |
63 | East Wenatchee | 0.54% |
64 | Battle Ground | 0.52% |
65 | Vancouver | 0.51% |
66 | Tumwater | 0.49% |
67 | Shelton | 0.47% |
68 | Federal Way | 0.46% |
69 | University Place | 0.45% |
70 | Seattle | 0.45% |
71 | Edmonds | 0.45% |
72 | Kennewick | 0.44% |
73 | Mill Creek | 0.44% |
74 | Renton | 0.43% |
75 | Selah | 0.43% |
76 | Monroe | 0.43% |
77 | Centralia | 0.42% |
78 | Pullman | 0.4% |
79 | Des Moines | 0.4% |
80 | Mountlake Terrace | 0.39% |
81 | Lynnwood | 0.39% |
82 | Port Townsend | 0.35% |
83 | Bothell | 0.34% |
84 | Chehalis | 0.31% |
85 | Lake Stevens | 0.31% |
86 | Washougal | 0.31% |
87 | Pasco | 0.3% |
88 | Liberty Lake | 0.29% |
89 | Sunnyside | 0.29% |
90 | Kirkland | 0.27% |
91 | Snoqualmie | 0.22% |
92 | Ellensburg | 0.21% |
93 | Bellevue | 0.2% |
94 | Kenmore | 0.2% |
95 | Othello | 0.19% |
96 | Milton | 0.19% |
97 | Poulsbo | 0.17% |
98 | Woodland | 0.14% |
99 | Lake Forest Park | 0.14% |
100 | Lynden | 0.13% |