Atqasuk, AK Demographics

A map of Atqasuk's Population by Race

Atqasuk, Alaska had a population of 276 in 2020. It was 7.6% White, 0.4% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 87.0% Native American/Other, and 4.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Atqasuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Atqasuk is the 170th 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).

Atqasuk's White Population

21 residents of Atqasuk identify as White, or 7.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Atqasuk considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Atqasuk is ranked #236 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Atqasuk is more White than neighboring Wainwright (3.3% White), Ambler (6.2% White), and Shungnak (2.2% White). Atqasuk is less White than neighboring Utqiaġvik (13.5% White), and Kobuk (10.5% White).

Atqasuk's Black Population

1 residents of Atqasuk identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Atqasuk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Atqasuk is ranked #103 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Atqasuk is more Black than neighboring Shungnak (0% Black). Atqasuk is less Black than neighboring Utqiaġvik (1.4% Black), Wainwright (0.6% Black), Ambler (1.1% Black), and Kobuk (0.5% Black).

Atqasuk's Asian Population

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

Atqasuk is less Asian than neighboring Utqiaġvik (12% Asian), and Kobuk (0.5% Asian).

Atqasuk's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Atqasuk identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Atqasuk slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Atqasuk is ranked #260 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Atqasuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Utqiaġvik (3.5% Hispanic), Wainwright (0.5% Hispanic), Ambler (0.7% Hispanic), and Kobuk (2.6% Hispanic).

Atqasuk's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Atqasuk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 87.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Atqasuk considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Atqasuk is ranked #101 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Atqasuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Utqiaġvik (58.5% Native American/Other), Ambler (86.1% Native American/Other), and Kobuk (81.7% Native American/Other). Atqasuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wainwright (95.4% Native American/Other), and Shungnak (95.2% Native American/Other).

Atqasuk's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Atqasuk identify as Multiracial, or 4.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Atqasuk slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Atqasuk is ranked #206 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Atqasuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Wainwright (0.2% Multiracial), Kobuk (4.2% Multiracial), and Shungnak (2.2% Multiracial). Atqasuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Utqiaġvik (11% Multiracial), and Ambler (5.8% Multiracial).

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