States With the Most Indian Reservations and Tribal Areas

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October 17, 2019 6:35 pm

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28. Iowa
> Number of American Indian areas in the state: 4
> State population living in American Indian areas: 8,992 (25th smallest)
> Largest American Indian area: Omaha Reservation (Population: 4,814)

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27. Connecticut
> Number of American Indian areas in the state: 5
> State population living in American Indian areas: 581 (16th smallest)
> Largest American Indian area: Mohegan Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land (Population: 318)

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26. Kansas
> Number of American Indian areas in the state: 5
> State population living in American Indian areas: 6,143 (21st smallest)
> Largest American Indian area: Kickapoo (KS) Reservation (Population: 4,123)

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25. North Dakota
> Number of American Indian areas in the state: 5
> State population living in American Indian areas: 40,522 (15th largest)
> Largest American Indian area: Lake Traverse Reservation and Off-Reservation Trust Land (Population: 10,967)

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24. Idaho
> Number of American Indian areas in the state: 5
> State population living in American Indian areas: 33,561 (18th largest)
> Largest American Indian area: Nez Perce Reservation (Population: 18,790)

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