Alakanuk, AK Demographics

A map of Alakanuk's Population by Race

Alakanuk, Alaska had a population of 756 in 2020. It was 2.6% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.3% Hispanic, 96.2% Native American/Other, and 0.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alakanuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is the 88th 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).

Alakanuk's White Population

20 residents of Alakanuk identify as White, or 2.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Alakanuk considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is ranked #303 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alakanuk is more White than neighboring Nunam Iqua (0.9% White), Kotlik (0.2% White), and Scammon Bay (0.7% White). Alakanuk is less White than neighboring Emmonak (2.8% White), and Mountain Village (3.1% White).

Alakanuk's Black Population

0 residents of Alakanuk identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alakanuk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alakanuk is less Black than neighboring Emmonak (0.1% Black), Nunam Iqua (0.9% Black), and Mountain Village (1% Black).

Alakanuk's Asian Population

0 residents of Alakanuk identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alakanuk slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alakanuk is less Asian than neighboring Emmonak (0.2% Asian), and Mountain Village (0.5% Asian).

Alakanuk's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Alakanuk identify as Hispanic, or 0.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alakanuk slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is ranked #269 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alakanuk is more Hispanic than neighboring Emmonak (0.2% Hispanic), Mountain Village (0% Hispanic), Kotlik (0% Hispanic), and Scammon Bay (0% Hispanic). Alakanuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Nunam Iqua (0.5% Hispanic).

Alakanuk's Native American/Other Population

727 residents of Alakanuk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 96.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alakanuk considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alakanuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Emmonak (92% Native American/Other), Nunam Iqua (93.5% Native American/Other), and Mountain Village (94.4% Native American/Other). Alakanuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kotlik (99.7% Native American/Other), and Scammon Bay (98.8% Native American/Other).

Alakanuk's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Alakanuk identify as Multiracial, or 0.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alakanuk slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Alakanuk is ranked #304 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alakanuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Kotlik (0.2% Multiracial), and Scammon Bay (0.5% Multiracial). Alakanuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Emmonak (4.6% Multiracial), Nunam Iqua (4.1% Multiracial), and Mountain Village (1.1% Multiracial).

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