Tanacross, AK Demographics

A map of Tanacross's Population by Race

Tanacross, Alaska had a population of 144 in 2020. It was 9.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 82.6% Native American/Other, and 4.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tanacross, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is the 224th 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).

Tanacross's White Population

13 residents of Tanacross identify as White, or 9.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Tanacross considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is ranked #229 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tanacross is less White than neighboring Mentasta Lake (17.3% White), Tok (67.7% White), Dot Lake Village (13% White), Slana (75% White), and Dot Lake (76.2% White).

Tanacross's Black Population

0 residents of Tanacross identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Tanacross roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Tanacross is less Black than neighboring Mentasta Lake (0.8% Black), and Tok (0.3% Black).

Tanacross's Asian Population

0 residents of Tanacross identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tanacross slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tanacross is less Asian than neighboring Tok (1% Asian), Slana (1.7% Asian), and Dot Lake (4.8% Asian).

Tanacross's Hispanic Population

5 residents of Tanacross identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tanacross roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is ranked #119 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tanacross is more Hispanic than neighboring Mentasta Lake (1.6% Hispanic), Tok (2.5% Hispanic), Dot Lake Village (0% Hispanic), and Slana (0% Hispanic). Tanacross is less Hispanic than neighboring Dot Lake (4.8% Hispanic).

Tanacross's Native American/Other Population

119 residents of Tanacross identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 82.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tanacross considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is ranked #113 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tanacross is more Native American/Other than neighboring Mentasta Lake (72.4% Native American/Other), Tok (13.7% Native American/Other), Dot Lake Village (52.2% Native American/Other), Slana (9.5% Native American/Other), and Dot Lake (14.3% Native American/Other).

Tanacross's Multiracial Population

7 residents of Tanacross identify as Multiracial, or 4.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tanacross roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanacross is ranked #197 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tanacross is more Multiracial than neighboring Dot Lake (0% Multiracial). Tanacross is less Multiracial than neighboring Mentasta Lake (7.9% Multiracial), Tok (14.8% Multiracial), Dot Lake Village (34.8% Multiracial), and Slana (13.8% Multiracial).

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