South Lakes, AK Demographics

A map of South Lakes's Population by Race

South Lakes, Alaska had a population of 5,229 in 2020. It was 77.7% White, 1.2% Black, 1.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 5.5% Native American/Other, and 9.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of South Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is the 23rd 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).

South Lakes's White Population

4,065 residents of South Lakes identify as White, or 77.7%. This makes the White share of the population of South Lakes considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

South Lakes is more White than neighboring North Lakes (75.2% White), Gateway (74.9% White), Tanaina (77% White), and Wasilla (72.3% White). South Lakes is less White than neighboring Fishhook (79.7% White).

South Lakes's Black Population

62 residents of South Lakes identify as Black, or 1.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of South Lakes roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is ranked #43 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

South Lakes is more Black than neighboring North Lakes (0.7% Black), Tanaina (0.6% Black), and Fishhook (0.7% Black). South Lakes is less Black than neighboring Gateway (1.7% Black), and Wasilla (1.4% Black).

South Lakes's Asian Population

74 residents of South Lakes identify as Asian, or 1.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of South Lakes roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is ranked #77 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

South Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Tanaina (1.1% Asian), and Fishhook (1.2% Asian). South Lakes is less Asian than neighboring North Lakes (1.7% Asian), Gateway (1.9% Asian), and Wasilla (2% Asian).

South Lakes's Hispanic Population

236 residents of South Lakes identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of South Lakes roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is ranked #87 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

South Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lakes (5.6% Hispanic), Gateway (5.7% Hispanic), Tanaina (5.5% Hispanic), and Wasilla (5.8% Hispanic).

South Lakes's Native American/Other Population

287 residents of South Lakes identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of South Lakes slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is ranked #278 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

South Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fishhook (4.9% Native American/Other). South Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Lakes (6.6% Native American/Other), Tanaina (5.9% Native American/Other), and Wasilla (8.1% Native American/Other).

South Lakes's Multiracial Population

505 residents of South Lakes identify as Multiracial, or 9.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of South Lakes roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, South Lakes is ranked #94 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

South Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring Fishhook (9% Multiracial). South Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring North Lakes (10.1% Multiracial), Gateway (10.4% Multiracial), Tanaina (9.8% Multiracial), and Wasilla (10.4% Multiracial).

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