Nanwalek, AK Demographics

A map of Nanwalek's Population by Race

Nanwalek, Alaska had a population of 247 in 2020. It was 5.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 2.8% Hispanic, 71.7% Native American/Other, and 20.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nanwalek, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nanwalek is the 178th 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).

Nanwalek's White Population

13 residents of Nanwalek identify as White, or 5.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Nanwalek considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nanwalek is ranked #261 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nanwalek is more White than neighboring Port Graham (4.9% White). Nanwalek is less White than neighboring Seldovia (66% White), Seldovia Village (63.3% White), Anchor Point (84.5% White), and Homer (81.5% White).

Nanwalek's Black Population

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

Nanwalek is less Black than neighboring Seldovia Village (0.5% Black), Anchor Point (0.3% Black), and Homer (0.6% Black).

Nanwalek's Asian Population

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

Nanwalek is less Asian than neighboring Seldovia (1.7% Asian), Seldovia Village (1% Asian), Anchor Point (1.1% Asian), and Homer (1.1% Asian).

Nanwalek's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Nanwalek identify as Hispanic, or 2.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nanwalek roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nanwalek is ranked #142 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nanwalek is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Graham (1.9% Hispanic), Seldovia (2.6% Hispanic), and Anchor Point (2.4% Hispanic). Nanwalek is less Hispanic than neighboring Seldovia Village (3.5% Hispanic), and Homer (4% Hispanic).

Nanwalek's Native American/Other Population

177 residents of Nanwalek identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 71.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nanwalek considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nanwalek is ranked #137 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nanwalek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seldovia (12.3% Native American/Other), Seldovia Village (18.6% Native American/Other), Anchor Point (4.1% Native American/Other), and Homer (4.8% Native American/Other). Nanwalek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Graham (82.7% Native American/Other).

Nanwalek's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Nanwalek identify as Multiracial, or 20.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nanwalek slightly larger than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nanwalek is ranked #7 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nanwalek is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Graham (10.5% Multiracial), Seldovia (17.4% Multiracial), Seldovia Village (13.1% Multiracial), Anchor Point (7.6% Multiracial), and Homer (8% Multiracial).

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