Nebraska American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2016

Updated on January 29, 2024.

Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population in Nebraska was 28,348 and represented 1.49% of the total Nebraska population (1,906,483).

Among Nebraska counties, Douglas County had the highest number of people who identified as American Indian and Alaska Native Alone (6,990), followed by Thurston County (4,193), and Lancaster County (2,957). McPherson County had the lowest (0).

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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Nebraska American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2016
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Nebraska American Indian and Alaska Native Alone Population By County in 2016
County
American Indian & Alaska Native Pop.
% of County Population
Douglas 6,990 1.26
Thurston 4,193 58.72
Lancaster 2,957 0.95
Scotts Bluff 1,327 3.64
Sarpy 1,278 0.72
Hall 1,212 1.97
Dakota 913 4.5
Knox 843 9.91
Madison 697 1.99
Sheridan 577 11.02
Platte 557 1.69
Dodge 502 1.37
Box Butte 493 4.41
Dawson 456 1.92
Lincoln 419 1.18
Dawes 368 4.13
Cherry 365 6.24
Adams 360 1.14
Colfax 346 3.23
Buffalo 286 0.58
Richardson 241 3.01
Saline 226 1.59
Gage 147 0.68
Burt 146 2.24
Cass 144 0.56
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