American Indian Population in Nevada: 29,623 (2020 Census)

Yes. The 2020 U.S. Census counted 29,623 American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) alone or in combination in Nevada—about 1.3% of the state's 3.1M population.

Major Tribes

• Paiute (Northern, Southern, Owens Valley) – Great Basin
• Shoshone (Western, Duck Valley) – NE NV/ID border
• Washoe (Lake Tahoe basin) – CA/NV border

Reservations/Colonies (27+)

• Duck Valley (Shoshone-Paiute) – Owyhee
• Pyramid Lake (Paiute) – Nixon
• Walker River (Paiute) – Schurz
• Fallon Paiute-Shoshone – Fallon
• Fort McDermitt (Paiute-Shoshone) – NV/OR border
• Washoe Tribe – Dresslerville, Carson Colony
• Las Vegas Indian Colony (Paiute)
• Reno-Sparks Indian Colony (Paiute, Shoshone, Washoe)

Urban Population

Over 50% live off-reservation in Reno, Las Vegas, Carson City. Indian Health Service clinics in both metros.

Cultural Presence

• Nevada Indian Commission (state agency)
• Annual powwows (Reno, Las Vegas, Ely)
• Great Basin Native Artists collective
• UNR/UNLV Native student programs