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Pelican, AK Demographics

A map of Pelican's Population by Race

Race
PopulationPercent
White
5859.2%
Native American/Other
1818.4%
Multiracial
1313.3%
Hispanic
44.1%
Asian
33.1%
Black
22.0%

Pelican, Alaska had a population of 98 in 2020. It was 59.2% White, 2.0% Black, 3.1% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 18.4% Native American/Other, and 13.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Pelican, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is the 248th 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).

Pelican's White Population

58 residents of Pelican identify as White, or 59.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Pelican roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is ranked #151 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Pelican is more White than neighboring Hoonah (32.2% White). Pelican is less White than neighboring Elfin Cove (95.8% White), Gustavus (84.7% White), Game Creek (65.2% White), and Whitestone Logging Camp (100% White).

Pelican's Black Population

2 residents of Pelican identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Pelican roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is ranked #25 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Pelican is more Black than neighboring Elfin Cove (0% Black), Gustavus (0.2% Black), Game Creek (0% Black), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Black), and Hoonah (0.1% Black).

Pelican's Asian Population

3 residents of Pelican identify as Asian, or 3.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Pelican roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is ranked #34 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Pelican is more Asian than neighboring Elfin Cove (0% Asian), Gustavus (0% Asian), Game Creek (0% Asian), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Asian), and Hoonah (0.3% Asian).

Pelican's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Pelican identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Pelican roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is ranked #100 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Pelican is more Hispanic than neighboring Elfin Cove (0% Hispanic), Gustavus (2.7% Hispanic), and Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Hispanic). Pelican is less Hispanic than neighboring Game Creek (21.7% Hispanic), and Hoonah (6.6% Hispanic).

Pelican's Native American/Other Population

18 residents of Pelican identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 18.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Pelican roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is ranked #191 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Pelican is more Native American/Other than neighboring Elfin Cove (0% Native American/Other), Gustavus (5.8% Native American/Other), Game Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Native American/Other). Pelican is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoonah (47.7% Native American/Other).

Pelican's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Pelican identify as Multiracial, or 13.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Pelican roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Pelican is ranked #36 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Pelican is more Multiracial than neighboring Elfin Cove (4.2% Multiracial), Gustavus (6.6% Multiracial), Game Creek (13% Multiracial), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Multiracial), and Hoonah (13.1% Multiracial).

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