Chefornak, AK Demographics
A map of Chefornak's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Native American/Other | 458 | 90.5% |
Multiracial | 29 | 5.7% |
White | 17 | 3.4% |
Hispanic | 2 | 0.4% |
Black | 0 | 0.0% |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Chefornak, Alaska had a population of 506 in 2020. It was 3.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 90.5% Native American/Other, and 5.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Chefornak, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is the 123rd 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).
Chefornak's White Population
17 residents of Chefornak identify as White, or 3.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Chefornak considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is ranked #289 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Chefornak is more White than neighboring Kipnuk (2.1% White), Nightmute (2.6% White), Mertarvik (2% White), Newtok (1.9% White), and Toksook Bay (2.7% White).
Chefornak's Black Population
0 residents of Chefornak identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Chefornak roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Chefornak is less Black than neighboring Kipnuk (0.3% Black).
Chefornak's Asian Population
0 residents of Chefornak identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Chefornak slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Chefornak's Hispanic Population
2 residents of Chefornak identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Chefornak slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is ranked #260 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Chefornak is more Hispanic than neighboring Kipnuk (0.3% Hispanic), Nightmute (0% Hispanic), Mertarvik (0% Hispanic), Newtok (0% Hispanic), and Toksook Bay (0.2% Hispanic).
Chefornak's Native American/Other Population
458 residents of Chefornak identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 90.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Chefornak considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is ranked #71 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Chefornak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kipnuk (96.6% Native American/Other), Nightmute (96.1% Native American/Other), Mertarvik (96% Native American/Other), Newtok (94.7% Native American/Other), and Toksook Bay (96.5% Native American/Other).
Chefornak's Multiracial Population
29 residents of Chefornak identify as Multiracial, or 5.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Chefornak roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Chefornak is ranked #180 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Chefornak is more Multiracial than neighboring Kipnuk (0.7% Multiracial), Nightmute (1.3% Multiracial), Mertarvik (2% Multiracial), Newtok (3.3% Multiracial), and Toksook Bay (0.6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.