Kipnuk, AK Demographics

A map of Kipnuk's Population by Race

Kipnuk, Alaska had a population of 704 in 2020. It was 2.1% White, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.3% Hispanic, 96.6% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kipnuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kipnuk is the 92nd 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).

Kipnuk's White Population

15 residents of Kipnuk identify as White, or 2.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Kipnuk considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kipnuk is ranked #315 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kipnuk is more White than neighboring Kwigillingok (0.8% White), Mertarvik (2% White), and Newtok (1.9% White). Kipnuk is less White than neighboring Chefornak (3.4% White), and Nightmute (2.6% White).

Kipnuk's Black Population

2 residents of Kipnuk identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kipnuk roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kipnuk is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kipnuk is more Black than neighboring Chefornak (0% Black), Kwigillingok (0% Black), Nightmute (0% Black), Mertarvik (0% Black), and Newtok (0% Black).

Kipnuk's Asian Population

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

Kipnuk's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Kipnuk identify as Hispanic, or 0.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kipnuk slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kipnuk is ranked #269 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kipnuk is more Hispanic than neighboring Nightmute (0% Hispanic), Mertarvik (0% Hispanic), and Newtok (0% Hispanic). Kipnuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Chefornak (0.4% Hispanic).

Kipnuk's Native American/Other Population

680 residents of Kipnuk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 96.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kipnuk considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kipnuk is ranked #13 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kipnuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chefornak (90.5% Native American/Other), Nightmute (96.1% Native American/Other), Mertarvik (96% Native American/Other), and Newtok (94.7% Native American/Other). Kipnuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kwigillingok (97.1% Native American/Other).

Kipnuk's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Kipnuk identify as Multiracial, or 0.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kipnuk slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kipnuk is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kipnuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Chefornak (5.7% Multiracial), Kwigillingok (1.8% Multiracial), Nightmute (1.3% Multiracial), Mertarvik (2% Multiracial), and Newtok (3.3% Multiracial).

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