Nelson Lagoon, AK Demographics

A map of Nelson Lagoon's Population by Race

Nelson Lagoon, Alaska had a population of 41 in 2020. It was 2.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 4.9% Hispanic, 92.7% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nelson Lagoon, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nelson Lagoon is the 298th 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).

Nelson Lagoon's White Population

1 residents of Nelson Lagoon identify as White, or 2.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Nelson Lagoon considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nelson Lagoon is ranked #306 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Nelson Lagoon is more White than neighboring Ivanof Bay (0% White). Nelson Lagoon is less White than neighboring King Cove (27.5% White), Sand Point (18.3% White), Cold Bay (32% White), and False Pass (44.3% White).

Nelson Lagoon's Black Population

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

Nelson Lagoon is less Black than neighboring King Cove (1.3% Black), Cold Bay (6% Black), and False Pass (4.5% Black).

Nelson Lagoon's Asian Population

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

Nelson Lagoon is less Asian than neighboring King Cove (14.4% Asian), Sand Point (9.2% Asian), Cold Bay (2% Asian), and False Pass (27.5% Asian).

Nelson Lagoon's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Nelson Lagoon identify as Hispanic, or 4.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nelson Lagoon roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nelson Lagoon is ranked #78 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Nelson Lagoon is more Hispanic than neighboring Sand Point (2.8% Hispanic), and Ivanof Bay (0% Hispanic). Nelson Lagoon is less Hispanic than neighboring King Cove (5.7% Hispanic), Cold Bay (12% Hispanic), and False Pass (10.8% Hispanic).

Nelson Lagoon's Native American/Other Population

38 residents of Nelson Lagoon identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 92.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nelson Lagoon considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nelson Lagoon is ranked #54 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Nelson Lagoon is more Native American/Other than neighboring King Cove (43.6% Native American/Other), Sand Point (61.4% Native American/Other), Cold Bay (26% Native American/Other), Ivanof Bay (0% Native American/Other), and False Pass (7.3% Native American/Other).

Nelson Lagoon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Nelson Lagoon identify as Multiracial, or 0.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nelson Lagoon slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nelson Lagoon is ranked #325 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Nelson Lagoon is less Multiracial than neighboring King Cove (7.5% Multiracial), Sand Point (8.3% Multiracial), Cold Bay (22% Multiracial), Ivanof Bay (100% Multiracial), and False Pass (5.5% Multiracial).

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