Mississippi American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2017

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2017, the American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population in Mississippi was 18,122 and represented 0.61% of the total Mississippi population (2,990,674).

Among Mississippi counties, Neshoba County had the highest number of people who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (5,043), followed by Leake County (1,493), and Newton County (1,143). Issaquena County had the lowest (4).

In the map below, we show the number and percentage of each county's American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population, as well as the gender percentages when you interact with the map. The data can also be found in a table below. You can use the table to sort, filter, and explore the data further.

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Mississippi American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2017
Mississippi American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2017
County
American Indian & Alaska Native Pop.
% of County Population
Neshoba 5,043 17.13
Leake 1,493 6.54
Newton 1,143 5.34
Harrison 978 0.48
Jackson 676 0.48
DeSoto 556 0.31
Jones 461 0.67
Pearl River 353 0.64
Madison 351 0.34
Kemper 347 3.44
Rankin 339 0.22
Hinds 305 0.13
Hancock 300 0.64
Lee 250 0.29
Forrest 248 0.33
Lauderdale 235 0.31
Winston 216 1.19
Lamar 202 0.33
Scott 199 0.7
Lafayette 181 0.33
Pontotoc 164 0.52
Lowndes 162 0.27
Yazoo 162 0.56
Pike 155 0.39
Warren 155 0.33
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