1890 California Indian Population and Reservations
In 1890, California’s Native American population was recorded in both the general census and a special census focused on reservations. The census data identified 11,517 self-supporting, taxed Native Americans living across various counties, primarily in Northern and Central California. Additionally, 5,064 Native Americans living on reservations, who were not included in the general census, were recorded separately. These populations were grouped under several agencies, including the Mission-Tule Consolidated Agency and the Round Valley Agency, each managing various tribes and reservations. This data provides a detailed view of the distribution and classification of California’s Native American population during this period, highlighting the diverse tribal affiliations and the distinctions between reservation and non-reservation communities.
