Gakona, AK Demographics

A map of Gakona's Population by Race

Gakona, Alaska had a population of 169 in 2020. It was 56.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 35.5% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gakona, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gakona is the 211th 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).

Gakona's White Population

96 residents of Gakona identify as White, or 56.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Gakona roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gakona is ranked #155 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gakona is more White than neighboring Gulkana (33.6% White), Tazlina (55.7% White), Copper Center (35.2% White), and Chistochina (18.3% White). Gakona is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (75.7% White).

Gakona's Black Population

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

Gakona is less Black than neighboring Tazlina (0.8% Black), and Copper Center (0.3% Black).

Gakona's Asian Population

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

Gakona is less Asian than neighboring Silver Springs (1.8% Asian).

Gakona's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Gakona identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gakona roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gakona is ranked #68 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gakona is more Hispanic than neighboring Gulkana (4.5% Hispanic), Tazlina (1.2% Hispanic), Silver Springs (1.8% Hispanic), and Chistochina (3.3% Hispanic).

Gakona's Native American/Other Population

60 residents of Gakona identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 35.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gakona larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gakona is ranked #178 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gakona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tazlina (31.1% Native American/Other), and Silver Springs (9.9% Native American/Other). Gakona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gulkana (57.3% Native American/Other), Copper Center (47% Native American/Other), and Chistochina (63.3% Native American/Other).

Gakona's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Gakona identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gakona slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gakona is ranked #278 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gakona is less Multiracial than neighboring Gulkana (4.5% Multiracial), Tazlina (11.1% Multiracial), Silver Springs (10.8% Multiracial), Copper Center (12.1% Multiracial), and Chistochina (15% Multiracial).

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