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The Lumbee Indian Tribe of North Carolina comprises more than one-half the state of North Carolina's indigenous population of 101, 000.

With a population of 58, 443, reflecting a 34. 5 % increase from the 1980 population of 43, 465 members, the Lumbee reside primarily in Robeson, Hoke, Cumberland, and Scotland counties.

In Robeson County, Native Americans number 46, 869 out of a total county population of 123, 339.

Most identify as Lumbee, and Native Americans make up 38. 02 %, comprising the largest racial / ethnic group in the county.