Salcha, AK Demographics

A map of Salcha's Population by Race

Salcha, Alaska had a population of 977 in 2020. It was 82.1% White, 0.6% Black, 1.7% Asian, 5.3% Hispanic, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 7.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Salcha, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is the 72nd 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).

Salcha's White Population

802 residents of Salcha identify as White, or 82.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Salcha considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is ranked #57 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Salcha is more White than neighboring Eielson AFB (62.5% White), Moose Creek (74.5% White), Pleasant Valley (80.9% White), and Two Rivers (77.1% White). Salcha is less White than neighboring Harding-Birch Lakes (87.4% White).

Salcha's Black Population

6 residents of Salcha identify as Black, or 0.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Salcha roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Salcha is more Black than neighboring Two Rivers (0% Black). Salcha is less Black than neighboring Eielson AFB (7.5% Black), Moose Creek (2.4% Black), Harding-Birch Lakes (0.8% Black), and Pleasant Valley (1.3% Black).

Salcha's Asian Population

17 residents of Salcha identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Salcha roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Salcha is more Asian than neighboring Harding-Birch Lakes (0.8% Asian), and Pleasant Valley (0.5% Asian). Salcha is less Asian than neighboring Eielson AFB (3.7% Asian), Moose Creek (2.4% Asian), and Two Rivers (2.3% Asian).

Salcha's Hispanic Population

52 residents of Salcha identify as Hispanic, or 5.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Salcha roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is ranked #68 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Salcha is more Hispanic than neighboring Harding-Birch Lakes (3.6% Hispanic), and Two Rivers (3.8% Hispanic). Salcha is less Hispanic than neighboring Eielson AFB (16.5% Hispanic), Moose Creek (5.4% Hispanic), and Pleasant Valley (5.4% Hispanic).

Salcha's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Salcha identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Salcha less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is ranked #314 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Salcha is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eielson AFB (2.2% Native American/Other). Salcha is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moose Creek (5.8% Native American/Other), Harding-Birch Lakes (2.8% Native American/Other), Pleasant Valley (4.1% Native American/Other), and Two Rivers (6.5% Native American/Other).

Salcha's Multiracial Population

74 residents of Salcha identify as Multiracial, or 7.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Salcha roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Salcha is ranked #141 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Salcha is more Multiracial than neighboring Harding-Birch Lakes (4.7% Multiracial). Salcha is less Multiracial than neighboring Eielson AFB (7.7% Multiracial), Moose Creek (9.4% Multiracial), Pleasant Valley (7.8% Multiracial), and Two Rivers (10.3% Multiracial).

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