Indian Tribes in the United States

As of 2024, there are 574 Tribal entities recognized by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) by virtue of their status as Indian Tribes.

The largest tribes, based on the number of enrolled members (numbers reflect estimates), are:

:: Navajo Nation ::
Approximately 399,494 enrolled members. The Navajo Nation spans parts of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah, making it the largest tribe in terms of population and land area.

:: Cherokee Nation ::
Around 450,000 enrolled members according to the tribe itself, although the 2022 American Community Survey lists about 239,224. The Cherokee Nation is primarily located in Oklahoma.

:: Sioux Nation ::
Estimated at 100,575 members across various Sioux tribes, including the Oglala and Standing Rock Sioux.

:: Choctaw Nation ::
Approximately 90,321 enrolled members. The Choctaw primarily reside in Oklahoma.

:: Ojibwe (Chippewa) ::
About 87,888 enrolled members. The Ojibwe people are located in various states including Minnesota and Wisconsin.

:: Apache Nations ::
Roughly 73,085 members across different Apache tribes.

:: Lumbee Tribe ::
Approximately 58,226 enrolled members, primarily located in North Carolina.

:: Pueblo Tribes ::
Collectively around 49,201 members across various Pueblo tribes in New Mexico.

:: Muscogee (Creek) Nation ::
About 36,446 enrolled members located primarily in Oklahoma.

:: Yaqui Tribe ::
Approximately 35,442 members based mostly in Arizona.