Nikiski, AK Demographics
A map of Nikiski's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 3,405 | 76.4% |
Multiracial | 443 | 9.9% |
Native American/Other | 390 | 8.8% |
Hispanic | 150 | 3.4% |
Asian | 51 | 1.1% |
Black | 17 | 0.4% |
Nikiski, Alaska had a population of 4,456 in 2020. It was 76.4% White, 0.4% Black, 1.1% Asian, 3.4% Hispanic, 8.8% Native American/Other, and 9.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Nikiski, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is the 27th 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).
Nikiski's White Population
3,405 residents of Nikiski identify as White, or 76.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Nikiski larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is ranked #92 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Nikiski is more White than neighboring Salamatof (70.2% White), and Kenai (69.4% White). Nikiski is less White than neighboring Ridgeway (79.9% White), Kalifornsky (78.3% White), and Soldotna (76.5% White).
Nikiski's Black Population
17 residents of Nikiski identify as Black, or 0.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Nikiski roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is ranked #103 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Nikiski is more Black than neighboring Kalifornsky (0.3% Black). Nikiski is less Black than neighboring Salamatof (2.5% Black), Kenai (0.6% Black), Ridgeway (0.6% Black), and Soldotna (0.9% Black).
Nikiski's Asian Population
51 residents of Nikiski identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Nikiski roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is ranked #96 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Nikiski is more Asian than neighboring Salamatof (0.5% Asian). Nikiski is less Asian than neighboring Kenai (1.8% Asian), Kalifornsky (1.3% Asian), and Soldotna (2% Asian).
Nikiski's Hispanic Population
150 residents of Nikiski identify as Hispanic, or 3.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Nikiski roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is ranked #123 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Nikiski is more Hispanic than neighboring Salamatof (2% Hispanic). Nikiski is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenai (5.7% Hispanic), Ridgeway (4.9% Hispanic), Kalifornsky (4.2% Hispanic), and Soldotna (5.6% Hispanic).
Nikiski's Native American/Other Population
390 residents of Nikiski identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Nikiski slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is ranked #235 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Nikiski is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ridgeway (5.7% Native American/Other), Kalifornsky (7.8% Native American/Other), and Soldotna (6.7% Native American/Other). Nikiski is less Native American/Other than neighboring Salamatof (17.9% Native American/Other), and Kenai (10.4% Native American/Other).
Nikiski's Multiracial Population
443 residents of Nikiski identify as Multiracial, or 9.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Nikiski roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Nikiski is ranked #89 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Nikiski is more Multiracial than neighboring Salamatof (6.9% Multiracial), Ridgeway (7.8% Multiracial), Kalifornsky (8.1% Multiracial), and Soldotna (8.5% Multiracial). Nikiski is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenai (12.2% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.