Indian population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Indian (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
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.
Source: Pew Research Center analysis of the 2000 decennial census (5%) and the 2008-10, 2017-19 and 2021-23 American Community Surveys (IPUMS).
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Indian population in the U.S., 2000-2023
U.S. Indian (alone or in combination) population, by nativity
| Year | Total | Immigrant | U.S. born |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 1,780,000 | 1,300,000 | 470,000 |
| 2010 | 2,930,000 | 2,060,000 | 870,000 |
| 2019 | 4,420,000 | 3,020,000 | 1,400,000 |
| 2023 | 4,860,000 | 3,210,000 | 1,650,000 |
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.
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