Mekoryuk, AK Demographics

A map of Mekoryuk's Population by Race

Mekoryuk, Alaska had a population of 206 in 2020. It was 4.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.5% Hispanic, 93.7% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mekoryuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mekoryuk is the 195th 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).

Mekoryuk's White Population

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

Mekoryuk is more White than neighboring Tununak (2.7% White), Toksook Bay (2.7% White), Hooper Bay (1.7% White), Chevak (1.9% White), and Nightmute (2.6% White).

Mekoryuk's Black Population

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

Mekoryuk is less Black than neighboring Hooper Bay (0.1% Black), and Chevak (0.1% Black).

Mekoryuk's Asian Population

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

Mekoryuk is less Asian than neighboring Hooper Bay (0.7% Asian), and Chevak (0.1% Asian).

Mekoryuk's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Mekoryuk identify as Hispanic, or 0.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mekoryuk slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mekoryuk is ranked #251 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mekoryuk is more Hispanic than neighboring Tununak (0.2% Hispanic), Toksook Bay (0.2% Hispanic), Hooper Bay (0.1% Hispanic), Chevak (0.1% Hispanic), and Nightmute (0% Hispanic).

Mekoryuk's Native American/Other Population

193 residents of Mekoryuk identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 93.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mekoryuk considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mekoryuk is ranked #46 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mekoryuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tununak (94.6% Native American/Other), Toksook Bay (96.5% Native American/Other), Hooper Bay (96.9% Native American/Other), Chevak (93.8% Native American/Other), and Nightmute (96.1% Native American/Other).

Mekoryuk's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Mekoryuk identify as Multiracial, or 1.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mekoryuk slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mekoryuk is ranked #292 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mekoryuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Toksook Bay (0.6% Multiracial), Hooper Bay (0.5% Multiracial), and Nightmute (1.3% Multiracial). Mekoryuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Tununak (2.4% Multiracial), and Chevak (4% Multiracial).

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