Teller, AK Demographics

A map of Teller's Population by Race

Teller, Alaska had a population of 249 in 2020. It was 3.6% White, 0.0% Black, 2.0% Asian, 0.8% Hispanic, 90.0% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Teller, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Teller is the 177th 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).

Teller's White Population

9 residents of Teller identify as White, or 3.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Teller considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Teller is ranked #288 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Teller is more White than neighboring Port Clarence (0% White), and Shishmaref (2.6% White). Teller is less White than neighboring Brevig Mission (5.1% White), Nome (26% White), and Wales (4.8% White).

Teller's Black Population

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

Teller is less Black than neighboring Brevig Mission (0.5% Black), Shishmaref (0.7% Black), and Nome (0.9% Black).

Teller's Asian Population

5 residents of Teller identify as Asian, or 2.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Teller roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Teller is ranked #48 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Teller is more Asian than neighboring Brevig Mission (0.7% Asian), Port Clarence (0% Asian), Shishmaref (0% Asian), and Wales (1.8% Asian). Teller is less Asian than neighboring Nome (2.1% Asian).

Teller's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Teller identify as Hispanic, or 0.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Teller slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Teller is ranked #238 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Teller is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Hispanic), and Shishmaref (0% Hispanic). Teller is less Hispanic than neighboring Brevig Mission (1.2% Hispanic), Nome (3.2% Hispanic), and Wales (1.8% Hispanic).

Teller's Native American/Other Population

224 residents of Teller identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 90.0%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Teller considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Teller is ranked #75 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Teller is more Native American/Other than neighboring Brevig Mission (89.3% Native American/Other), Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other), Nome (51.4% Native American/Other), and Wales (88.7% Native American/Other). Teller is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shishmaref (96.4% Native American/Other).

Teller's Multiracial Population

9 residents of Teller identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Teller slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Teller is ranked #243 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Teller is more Multiracial than neighboring Brevig Mission (3.3% Multiracial), Port Clarence (0% Multiracial), Shishmaref (0.3% Multiracial), and Wales (3% Multiracial). Teller is less Multiracial than neighboring Nome (16.4% Multiracial).

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