West Virginia
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Population is the 2020 Census count of people identifying as American Indian or Alaska Native alone or in combination, rounded down to the nearest thousand. Rank uses the same count. Tribe totals reflect headquarters and official state recognition; federal and state counts may overlap. No federally recognized tribe is headquartered in West Virginia, and the state has no recognized tribes. Bills proposing state recognition have not become law.
Listings last reviewed October 30, 2026.
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Tribes & organizations
Tribes and organizations can claim their listing for free to keep it current and connect their public calendar.
Federally recognized tribes headquartered in West Virginia
None. No federally recognized tribe is headquartered in West Virginia.
State-recognized tribes
None. West Virginia has no state-recognized tribes.
Community resources
Community centers, health and family services, elder and youth programs, and job training for Native people.
Appalachian American Indians of West Virginia
Education & culture
Indian Education programs, tribal colleges and university programs, museums, language programs and research resources.
College programs
West Virginia University Native American Studies
Museums and public places
Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex
West Virginia State Museum
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