Tanaina, AK Demographics

A map of Tanaina's Population by Race

Tanaina, Alaska had a population of 8,817 in 2020. It was 77.0% White, 0.6% Black, 1.1% Asian, 5.5% Hispanic, 5.9% Native American/Other, and 9.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tanaina, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanaina is the 10th 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).

Tanaina's White Population

6,793 residents of Tanaina identify as White, or 77.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Tanaina larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanaina is ranked #86 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tanaina is more White than neighboring Wasilla (72.3% White), North Lakes (75.2% White), and Meadow Lakes (75.3% White). Tanaina is less White than neighboring South Lakes (77.7% White), and Fishhook (79.7% White).

Tanaina's Black Population

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

Tanaina is less Black than neighboring Wasilla (1.4% Black), North Lakes (0.7% Black), South Lakes (1.2% Black), Fishhook (0.7% Black), and Meadow Lakes (1% Black).

Tanaina's Asian Population

95 residents of Tanaina identify as Asian, or 1.1%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tanaina roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanaina is ranked #96 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tanaina is less Asian than neighboring Wasilla (2% Asian), North Lakes (1.7% Asian), South Lakes (1.4% Asian), Fishhook (1.2% Asian), and Meadow Lakes (1.5% Asian).

Tanaina's Hispanic Population

487 residents of Tanaina identify as Hispanic, or 5.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tanaina roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanaina is ranked #64 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tanaina is more Hispanic than neighboring South Lakes (4.5% Hispanic), Fishhook (4.5% Hispanic), and Meadow Lakes (5% Hispanic). Tanaina is less Hispanic than neighboring Wasilla (5.8% Hispanic), and North Lakes (5.6% Hispanic).

Tanaina's Native American/Other Population

524 residents of Tanaina identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 5.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tanaina slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanaina is ranked #272 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tanaina is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Lakes (5.5% Native American/Other), and Fishhook (4.9% Native American/Other). Tanaina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wasilla (8.1% Native American/Other), North Lakes (6.6% Native American/Other), and Meadow Lakes (7% Native American/Other).

Tanaina's Multiracial Population

867 residents of Tanaina identify as Multiracial, or 9.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tanaina roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanaina is ranked #93 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tanaina is more Multiracial than neighboring South Lakes (9.7% Multiracial), and Fishhook (9% Multiracial). Tanaina is less Multiracial than neighboring Wasilla (10.4% Multiracial), North Lakes (10.1% Multiracial), and Meadow Lakes (10.2% Multiracial).

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