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Indian population in the U.S., 2000-2023


Indian population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Indian (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
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Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
Note: The population shown includes those who identify as Indian alone or in combination with other races, ethnicities or Asian origins. For a list of Indian in combination groups available in the data, refer to the methodology. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.
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Indian population in the U.S., 2000-2023

U.S. Indian (alone or in combination) population, by nativity

YearU.S. bornImmigrant
2000470,0001,300,000
2010870,0002,060,000
20191,400,0003,020,000
20231,650,0003,210,000

Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).

Note: The population shown includes those who identify as Indian alone or in combination with other races, ethnicities or Asian origins. For a list of Indian in combination groups available in the data, refer to the methodology. All figures are rounded according to rules shown in the methodology.

PEW RESEARCH CENTER


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