Knik River, AK Demographics

A map of Knik River's Population by Race

Knik River, Alaska had a population of 792 in 2020. It was 81.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.5% Hispanic, 8.6% Native American/Other, and 6.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Knik River, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Knik River is the 84th 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).

Knik River's White Population

649 residents of Knik River identify as White, or 81.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Knik River considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Knik River is ranked #59 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Knik River is more White than neighboring Butte (81.8% White), Palmer (69.6% White), Sutton-Alpine (71.2% White), and Farm Loop (79.5% White). Knik River is less White than neighboring Lazy Mountain (85.5% White).

Knik River's Black Population

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

Knik River is less Black than neighboring Butte (0.5% Black), Lazy Mountain (0.1% Black), Palmer (1.5% Black), Sutton-Alpine (0.5% Black), and Farm Loop (0.8% Black).

Knik River's Asian Population

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

Knik River is less Asian than neighboring Butte (1.1% Asian), Lazy Mountain (0.5% Asian), Palmer (1.6% Asian), Sutton-Alpine (1.3% Asian), and Farm Loop (1.3% Asian).

Knik River's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Knik River identify as Hispanic, or 2.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Knik River roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Knik River is ranked #156 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Knik River is less Hispanic than neighboring Lazy Mountain (3.3% Hispanic), Palmer (6.2% Hispanic), Sutton-Alpine (3.7% Hispanic), and Farm Loop (5.2% Hispanic).

Knik River's Native American/Other Population

68 residents of Knik River identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Knik River slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Knik River is ranked #237 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Knik River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butte (6% Native American/Other), Lazy Mountain (3.6% Native American/Other), and Farm Loop (5.1% Native American/Other). Knik River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmer (10.5% Native American/Other), and Sutton-Alpine (9.1% Native American/Other).

Knik River's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Knik River identify as Multiracial, or 6.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Knik River roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Knik River is ranked #160 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Knik River is less Multiracial than neighboring Butte (8.1% Multiracial), Lazy Mountain (7.2% Multiracial), Palmer (10.6% Multiracial), Sutton-Alpine (14.3% Multiracial), and Farm Loop (8.1% Multiracial).

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