Tanana, AK Demographics

A map of Tanana's Population by Race

Tanana, Alaska had a population of 246 in 2020. It was 16.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, 78.9% Native American/Other, and 2.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Tanana, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanana is the 179th 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).

Tanana's White Population

41 residents of Tanana identify as White, or 16.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Tanana considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanana is ranked #202 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Tanana is more White than neighboring Allakaket (11.3% White), and Alatna (6.7% White). Tanana is less White than neighboring Lake Minchumina (60% White), Manley Hot Springs (30.8% White), and Bettles (73.9% White).

Tanana's Black Population

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

Tanana is less Black than neighboring Lake Minchumina (3.3% Black).

Tanana's Asian Population

1 residents of Tanana identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Tanana slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanana is ranked #146 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Tanana is more Asian than neighboring Lake Minchumina (0% Asian), Alatna (0% Asian), and Bettles (0% Asian). Tanana is less Asian than neighboring Manley Hot Springs (0.6% Asian), and Allakaket (0.6% Asian).

Tanana's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Tanana identify as Hispanic, or 1.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Tanana slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanana is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Tanana is more Hispanic than neighboring Allakaket (0% Hispanic), and Alatna (0% Hispanic). Tanana is less Hispanic than neighboring Lake Minchumina (16.7% Hispanic), Manley Hot Springs (1.8% Hispanic), and Bettles (4.3% Hispanic).

Tanana's Native American/Other Population

194 residents of Tanana identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 78.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Tanana considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanana is ranked #124 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Tanana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lake Minchumina (6.7% Native American/Other), Manley Hot Springs (63.3% Native American/Other), and Bettles (17.4% Native American/Other). Tanana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Allakaket (84.2% Native American/Other), and Alatna (93.3% Native American/Other).

Tanana's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Tanana identify as Multiracial, or 2.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Tanana slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Tanana is ranked #278 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Tanana is more Multiracial than neighboring Alatna (0% Multiracial). Tanana is less Multiracial than neighboring Lake Minchumina (13.3% Multiracial), Manley Hot Springs (3.6% Multiracial), Allakaket (4% Multiracial), and Bettles (4.3% Multiracial).

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