Thorne Bay, AK Demographics

A map of Thorne Bay's Population by Race

Thorne Bay, Alaska had a population of 476 in 2020. It was 82.8% White, 0.6% Black, 0.0% Asian, 1.9% Hispanic, 7.4% Native American/Other, and 7.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Thorne Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Thorne Bay is the 129th 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).

Thorne Bay's White Population

394 residents of Thorne Bay identify as White, or 82.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Thorne Bay considerably larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Thorne Bay is ranked #52 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Thorne Bay is more White than neighboring Kasaan (63.3% White), Hydaburg (6.6% White), and Klawock (33.1% White). Thorne Bay is less White than neighboring Hollis (84.6% White), and Coffman Cove (89% White).

Thorne Bay's Black Population

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

Thorne Bay is more Black than neighboring Kasaan (0% Black), Hollis (0% Black), Coffman Cove (0% Black), and Hydaburg (0.3% Black).

Thorne Bay's Asian Population

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

Thorne Bay is less Asian than neighboring Hydaburg (0.3% Asian), and Klawock (1.1% Asian).

Thorne Bay's Hispanic Population

9 residents of Thorne Bay identify as Hispanic, or 1.9%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Thorne Bay roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Thorne Bay is ranked #183 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Thorne Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Hollis (1.5% Hispanic), Coffman Cove (0.8% Hispanic), and Klawock (1.7% Hispanic). Thorne Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring Kasaan (10% Hispanic), and Hydaburg (3.4% Hispanic).

Thorne Bay's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Thorne Bay identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 7.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Thorne Bay slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Thorne Bay is ranked #251 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Thorne Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Coffman Cove (6.3% Native American/Other). Thorne Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kasaan (20% Native American/Other), Hollis (13.8% Native American/Other), Hydaburg (86.8% Native American/Other), and Klawock (47.1% Native American/Other).

Thorne Bay's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Thorne Bay identify as Multiracial, or 7.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Thorne Bay roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Thorne Bay is ranked #148 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Thorne Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Kasaan (6.7% Multiracial), Hollis (0% Multiracial), Coffman Cove (3.9% Multiracial), and Hydaburg (2.6% Multiracial). Thorne Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Klawock (16.5% Multiracial).

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