Mertarvik, AK Demographics

A map of Mertarvik's Population by Race

Mertarvik, Alaska had a population of 99 in 2020. It was 2.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 96.0% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mertarvik, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mertarvik is the 247th 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).

Mertarvik's White Population

2 residents of Mertarvik identify as White, or 2.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Mertarvik considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mertarvik is ranked #317 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mertarvik is more White than neighboring Newtok (1.9% White). Mertarvik is less White than neighboring Nightmute (2.6% White), Chefornak (3.4% White), Toksook Bay (2.7% White), and Tununak (2.7% White).

Mertarvik's Black Population

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

Mertarvik's Asian Population

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

Mertarvik's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Mertarvik identify as Hispanic, or 0.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mertarvik slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mertarvik is ranked #285 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mertarvik is less Hispanic than neighboring Chefornak (0.4% Hispanic), Toksook Bay (0.2% Hispanic), and Tununak (0.2% Hispanic).

Mertarvik's Native American/Other Population

95 residents of Mertarvik identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 96.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mertarvik considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mertarvik is ranked #19 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mertarvik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newtok (94.7% Native American/Other), Chefornak (90.5% Native American/Other), and Tununak (94.6% Native American/Other). Mertarvik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nightmute (96.1% Native American/Other), and Toksook Bay (96.5% Native American/Other).

Mertarvik's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Mertarvik identify as Multiracial, or 2.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mertarvik slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Mertarvik is ranked #287 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mertarvik is more Multiracial than neighboring Nightmute (1.3% Multiracial), and Toksook Bay (0.6% Multiracial). Mertarvik is less Multiracial than neighboring Newtok (3.3% Multiracial), Chefornak (5.7% Multiracial), and Tununak (2.4% Multiracial).

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