Akutan, AK Demographics

A map of Akutan's Population by Race

Akutan, Alaska had a population of 1,589 in 2020. It was 9.2% White, 16.7% Black, 31.4% Asian, 35.4% Hispanic, 4.7% Native American/Other, and 2.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Akutan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is the 56th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Akutan's White Population

146 residents of Akutan identify as White, or 9.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Akutan considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is ranked #227 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Akutan is less White than neighboring Unalaska (31.2% White), False Pass (44.3% White), Cold Bay (32% White), Nikolski (15.4% White), and King Cove (27.5% White).

Akutan's Black Population

266 residents of Akutan identify as Black, or 16.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Akutan larger than the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is ranked #2 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Akutan is more Black than neighboring Unalaska (5.2% Black), False Pass (4.5% Black), Cold Bay (6% Black), Nikolski (0% Black), and King Cove (1.3% Black).

Akutan's Asian Population

499 residents of Akutan identify as Asian, or 31.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Akutan considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is ranked #3 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Akutan is more Asian than neighboring False Pass (27.5% Asian), Cold Bay (2% Asian), Nikolski (0% Asian), and King Cove (14.4% Asian). Akutan is less Asian than neighboring Unalaska (34.9% Asian).

Akutan's Hispanic Population

563 residents of Akutan identify as Hispanic, or 35.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Akutan considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is ranked #4 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Akutan is more Hispanic than neighboring Unalaska (14% Hispanic), False Pass (10.8% Hispanic), Cold Bay (12% Hispanic), Nikolski (10.3% Hispanic), and King Cove (5.7% Hispanic).

Akutan's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Akutan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 4.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Akutan less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is ranked #290 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Akutan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Unalaska (9.7% Native American/Other), False Pass (7.3% Native American/Other), Cold Bay (26% Native American/Other), Nikolski (71.8% Native American/Other), and King Cove (43.6% Native American/Other).

Akutan's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Akutan identify as Multiracial, or 2.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Akutan slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Akutan is ranked #271 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Akutan is less Multiracial than neighboring Unalaska (5.1% Multiracial), False Pass (5.5% Multiracial), Cold Bay (22% Multiracial), and King Cove (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.