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Children make up a large share of the total American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) population: Child population as a share of total population by race and ethnicity, 2022
| AIAN alone or in combination with one or more other races | White alone, not Hispanic or Latino | |
|---|---|---|
| Share < 5 years old | 6.6% | 4.4% |
| Share 5-17 years old | 20.6% | 13.4% |
| Share < 18 years old | 27.3% | 17.9% |
Source: EPI analysis of United States Census Bureau 2022 ACS 1-Year Estimates population data (Table S0201).
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