Savoonga, AK Demographics
A map of Savoonga's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Native American/Other | 803 | 96.2% |
White | 18 | 2.2% |
Hispanic | 5 | 0.6% |
Multiracial | 5 | 0.6% |
Asian | 3 | 0.4% |
Black | 1 | 0.1% |
Savoonga, Alaska had a population of 835 in 2020. It was 2.2% White, 0.1% Black, 0.4% Asian, 0.6% Hispanic, 96.2% Native American/Other, and 0.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Savoonga, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is the 78th 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).
Savoonga's White Population
18 residents of Savoonga identify as White, or 2.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Savoonga considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is ranked #311 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Savoonga is more White than neighboring Port Clarence (0% White). Savoonga is less White than neighboring Gambell (3% White), Diomede (2.4% White), Wales (4.8% White), and Brevig Mission (5.1% White).
Savoonga's Black Population
1 residents of Savoonga identify as Black, or 0.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Savoonga roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is ranked #143 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Savoonga is more Black than neighboring Diomede (0% Black), Wales (0% Black), and Port Clarence (0% Black). Savoonga is less Black than neighboring Gambell (0.2% Black), and Brevig Mission (0.5% Black).
Savoonga's Asian Population
3 residents of Savoonga identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Savoonga slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Savoonga is more Asian than neighboring Gambell (0.2% Asian), and Port Clarence (0% Asian). Savoonga is less Asian than neighboring Diomede (1.2% Asian), Wales (1.8% Asian), and Brevig Mission (0.7% Asian).
Savoonga's Hispanic Population
5 residents of Savoonga identify as Hispanic, or 0.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Savoonga slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is ranked #247 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Savoonga is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Hispanic). Savoonga is less Hispanic than neighboring Diomede (2.4% Hispanic), Wales (1.8% Hispanic), and Brevig Mission (1.2% Hispanic).
Savoonga's Native American/Other Population
803 residents of Savoonga identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 96.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Savoonga considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is ranked #16 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Savoonga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gambell (95.9% Native American/Other), Diomede (86.7% Native American/Other), Wales (88.7% Native American/Other), Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other), and Brevig Mission (89.3% Native American/Other).
Savoonga's Multiracial Population
5 residents of Savoonga identify as Multiracial, or 0.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Savoonga slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Savoonga is ranked #310 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Savoonga is more Multiracial than neighboring Gambell (0.2% Multiracial), and Port Clarence (0% Multiracial). Savoonga is less Multiracial than neighboring Diomede (7.2% Multiracial), Wales (3% Multiracial), and Brevig Mission (3.3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.