11:46 AM on Dec 2, 2021 CST
Of U.S. cities with 50,000-plus residents, Frisco is one of the nation’s fastest-growing, according to U.S. Census data.
In recognition of the recent Native American History Month, the question arises: Does Frisco’s American Indian population growth match the rest of the city’s rapid growth?
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In short, the answer is yes. The most recent Census data shows that the American Indian population in Frisco more than tripled between 2010 to 2020, exceeding the national 85% American Indian population increase.
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But the American Indian population still has one of the smallest representations in Frisco. About 4,100, or roughly 2%, of Frisco’s population, identifies partially or fully as American Indian or Alaska Native. In 2010, that number was around 1,300.
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Less than 1,000 residents, or 0.5% of Frisco’s population, identified fully as American Indian or Alaska Native in the 2020 census. But a 68% increase was recorded over the past decade, up from 586 in 2010.
The Census Bureau partially attributed a nationwide growth in the American Indian population over the past 10 years to updates in data collecting and survey questions. For the 2020 census, people who selected “American Indian or Alaska Native” were able to write down the name of their principal tribe. This specificity wasn’t available in the 2010 census.
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However, advocates and estimates say that the American Indian population was probably still undercounted, Indian Country Today reported.
Here’s what Frisco’s American Indian population looks like.
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According to an online interactive map created by Native Land Digital, a Canadian not-for-profit organization, Frisco was previously native land for the Wichita, Tawakoni and Kiikaapoi tribes.
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Texas is home to three federally recognized tribes in Texas. They are the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas in Livingston, founded in 1854; the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas in Eagle Pass, founded in 1983; and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in El Paso, founded in 1968. None are in North Texas.
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Brandi Addison, Special Contributor. Brandi is a freelancer covering all things Frisco and Allen. She graduated from Texas Tech in December 2018, and soon after, began her career as a reporter in West Texas. She recently moved back to D-FW, which she calls home.
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Now, diving into the article about Frisco's population growth and its American Indian demographic changes, let's break down the key concepts:
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Frisco's Rapid Growth:
- Frisco is recognized as one of the fastest-growing cities among those with 50,000-plus residents, based on U.S. Census data from 2010 to 2020.
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American Indian Population Growth:
- The American Indian population in Frisco has more than tripled between 2010 and 2020.
- This growth exceeds the national average, which is an 85% increase in the American Indian population.
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Population Representation:
- Despite the significant growth, the American Indian population still represents a small percentage of Frisco's total population.
- Approximately 2% of Frisco's population, or around 4,100 individuals, identify partially or fully as American Indian or Alaska Native.
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Increase in Numbers:
- In 2010, the American Indian population in Frisco was approximately 1,300.
- In the 2020 census, less than 1,000 residents (0.5% of the population) identified fully as American Indian or Alaska Native, indicating a 68% increase over the decade.
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Undercounting Concerns:
- The Census Bureau partially attributes the nationwide growth in the American Indian population to updates in data collection methods and survey questions.
- Notably, for the 2020 census, respondents could specify the name of their principal tribe, a level of detail not available in the 2010 census.
- Despite these improvements, advocates and estimates suggest that the American Indian population might still be undercounted, as reported by Indian Country Today.
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Native Land History:
- Frisco was historically native land for the Wichita, Tawakoni, and Kiikaapoi tribes, as indicated by an online interactive map created by Native Land Digital.
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Federally Recognized Tribes in Texas:
- Texas is home to three federally recognized tribes, but none are located in North Texas (where Frisco is situated).
- The tribes are the Alabama-Coushatta Tribe of Texas in Livingston (founded in 1854), the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas in Eagle Pass (founded in 1983), and the Ysleta del Sur Pueblo in El Paso (founded in 1968).
In conclusion, the article provides a nuanced understanding of Frisco's population growth, with a specific focus on the American Indian demographic changes, considering both historical context and recent census data.
