Statistics of the Month - November November is National American Indian Heritage Month. Here are some facts: By Emily Sugiyama In 2007, there were 5 states where American Indians and Alaska Natives were the largest race or ethnic minority group. These states are Alaska, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma and South Dakota. Source: http://www.census.gov As of July 1, 2007, the estimated population of American Indians and Alaska Natives was 4.5 million, which made up 1.5 percent of the total population. Source: http://www.census.gov It is projected that by July 1, 2050, the American Indian and Alaska Native population will rise to 8.6 million and comprise 2 percent of the total population. Source: http://www.census.gov In 2007, there were 537,500 American Indian and Alaskan Native families. 314, 900 of these were married-couple families, including those with children. 146, 400 were married couples with their own children, under the age of 18. Source: http://www.factfinder.census.gov 56 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native households owned their own home in 2007. Source: http://www.factfinder.census.gov In a survey conducted in 2007, 27 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives who were 5 and older, spoke a language other than English at home. Source: http://www.factfinder.census.gov In this same survey, 76 percent of American Indians and Alaska Natives 25 and older had at least a high school diploma. 13 percent had at least a bachelor's degree. Source: http://www.factfinder.census.gov Disclaimer: Although we try to use the most credible sources, we are not responsible for any incorrect findings. Read more: October statistics - Disability as a Diversity Issue September statistics - Top Ten Largest Hispanic Populations in the U.S. August statistics - The Jewish Population: Who, what and where - Top Ten Largest National Jewish Populations July statistics - Who's who in the U.S. Prison System? - Statistics on Racial Discrepancies June statistics - Homosexual partnerships in the U.S. May statistics - Business: Where have Asian-Americans positioned themselves? April statistics - What religions do Americans identify with? March statistics - In which industries do women own the most firms? February statistics - Where do African Americans own businesses? January statistics - Hispanic-owned businesses on rise in US December statistics - Do you know America? Where are people of color living? November statistics - Cultural preservation and financial instability: Top concerns for American Indians October statistics - Surprising facts on workers who are disabled September statistics - Hispanic American population, businesses exploding For more on Hispanic Americans, read "Hispanic Legacies in American Culture." August statistics - GLBT Students School Climate Survey July statistics - What do Muslim Americans really think? June statistics - What does marriage cost GLBT? May statistics - Which group of women is the fastest growing in the U.S. labor force? April statistics - People of Color in the Workplace March statistics - Quick Facts on Nontraditional Occupations for Women February statistics - Health of Black or African American Population January statistics - Whites, Latinos and Blacks Life Satisfaction December statistics - Hunger and Poverty around the world November statistics - Native Americans October statistics - Americans with disabilities September statistics - Latin American Women Want more statistics on a variety of topics? Visit our Diversity Statistics page.

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