Elim, AK Demographics

A map of Elim's Population by Race

Elim, Alaska had a population of 366 in 2020. It was 4.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.5% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 88.8% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Elim, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Elim is the 154th 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).

Elim's White Population

16 residents of Elim identify as White, or 4.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Elim considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Elim is ranked #271 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Elim is less White than neighboring Golovin (6.3% White), Shaktoolik (9.4% White), White Mountain (6.5% White), Stebbins (4.9% White), and St. Michael (5.5% White).

Elim's Black Population

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

Elim is less Black than neighboring Shaktoolik (1.9% Black), Stebbins (0.3% Black), and St. Michael (0.7% Black).

Elim's Asian Population

2 residents of Elim identify as Asian, or 0.5%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Elim slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Elim is ranked #136 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Elim is more Asian than neighboring Golovin (0% Asian), Shaktoolik (0% Asian), White Mountain (0% Asian), Stebbins (0% Asian), and St. Michael (0% Asian).

Elim's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Elim identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Elim slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Elim is ranked #205 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Elim is more Hispanic than neighboring Golovin (0.6% Hispanic), Shaktoolik (0.5% Hispanic), White Mountain (0% Hispanic), Stebbins (0.8% Hispanic), and St. Michael (0.7% Hispanic).

Elim's Native American/Other Population

325 residents of Elim identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 88.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Elim considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Elim is ranked #88 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Elim is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shaktoolik (87.3% Native American/Other). Elim is less Native American/Other than neighboring Golovin (90.9% Native American/Other), White Mountain (92.4% Native American/Other), Stebbins (91% Native American/Other), and St. Michael (89.9% Native American/Other).

Elim's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Elim identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Elim roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Elim is ranked #197 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Elim is more Multiracial than neighboring Golovin (2.3% Multiracial), Shaktoolik (0.9% Multiracial), White Mountain (1.1% Multiracial), Stebbins (3% Multiracial), and St. Michael (3.3% Multiracial).

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