Alaska Demographics

A map of Alaska's Population by Race

Alaska had a population of 733,391 in 2020. It was 57.5% White, 2.8% Black, 5.9% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 17.2% Native American/Other, and 9.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Alaska is the 48th most populous state in the United States.

Alaska's White Population

421,758 residents of Alaska identify as White, or 57.5%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alaska is #37 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Alaska is more White than neighboring California (34.7% White), and Nevada (45.9% White). Alaska is less White than neighboring Washington (63.8% White), Oregon (71.7% White), and Idaho (78.9% White).

Alaska's Black Population

20,731 residents of Alaska identify as Black, or 2.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alaska is #40 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Alaska is more Black than neighboring Oregon (1.9% Black), and Idaho (0.8% Black). Alaska is less Black than neighboring Washington (3.8% Black), California (5.4% Black), and Nevada (9.4% Black).

Alaska's Asian Population

43,449 residents of Alaska identify as Asian, or 5.9%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alaska is #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Alaska is more Asian than neighboring Oregon (4.5% Asian), and Idaho (1.4% Asian). Alaska is less Asian than neighboring Washington (9.4% Asian), California (15.1% Asian), and Nevada (8.6% Asian).

Alaska's Hispanic Population

49,824 residents of Alaska identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alaska is #36 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Alaska is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (13.7% Hispanic), Oregon (13.9% Hispanic), California (39.4% Hispanic), Idaho (13% Hispanic), and Nevada (28.7% Hispanic).

Alaska's Native American/Other Population

125,868 residents of Alaska identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 17.2%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alaska is #1 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Alaska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (2.6% Native American/Other), Oregon (2% Native American/Other), California (1.3% Native American/Other), Idaho (1.7% Native American/Other), and Nevada (2% Native American/Other).

Alaska's Multiracial Population

71,761 residents of Alaska identify as Multiracial, or 9.8%. Ranked amongst the 50 states plus the District of Columbia, Alaska is #2 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Alaska is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington (6.6% Multiracial), Oregon (6.1% Multiracial), California (4.1% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), and Nevada (5.4% Multiracial).

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