Gambell, AK Demographics

A map of Gambell's Population by Race

Gambell, Alaska had a population of 640 in 2020. It was 3.0% White, 0.2% Black, 0.2% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 95.9% Native American/Other, and 0.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gambell, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is the 101st 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).

Gambell's White Population

19 residents of Gambell identify as White, or 3.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Gambell considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is ranked #295 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gambell is more White than neighboring Savoonga (2.2% White), Diomede (2.4% White), and Port Clarence (0% White). Gambell is less White than neighboring Wales (4.8% White), and Brevig Mission (5.1% White).

Gambell's Black Population

1 residents of Gambell identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gambell roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is ranked #130 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gambell is more Black than neighboring Savoonga (0.1% Black), Diomede (0% Black), Wales (0% Black), and Port Clarence (0% Black). Gambell is less Black than neighboring Brevig Mission (0.5% Black).

Gambell's Asian Population

1 residents of Gambell identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gambell slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is ranked #159 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gambell is more Asian than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Asian). Gambell is less Asian than neighboring Savoonga (0.4% Asian), Diomede (1.2% Asian), Wales (1.8% Asian), and Brevig Mission (0.7% Asian).

Gambell's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Gambell identify as Hispanic, or 0.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gambell slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is ranked #247 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gambell is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Hispanic). Gambell is less Hispanic than neighboring Diomede (2.4% Hispanic), Wales (1.8% Hispanic), and Brevig Mission (1.2% Hispanic).

Gambell's Native American/Other Population

614 residents of Gambell identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 95.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gambell considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is ranked #20 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gambell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Diomede (86.7% Native American/Other), Wales (88.7% Native American/Other), Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other), and Brevig Mission (89.3% Native American/Other). Gambell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Savoonga (96.2% Native American/Other).

Gambell's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Gambell identify as Multiracial, or 0.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gambell slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Gambell is ranked #321 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gambell is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Multiracial). Gambell is less Multiracial than neighboring Savoonga (0.6% Multiracial), Diomede (7.2% Multiracial), Wales (3% Multiracial), and Brevig Mission (3.3% Multiracial).

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