Unalaska, AK Demographics

A map of Unalaska's Population by Race

Unalaska, Alaska had a population of 4,254 in 2020. It was 31.2% White, 5.2% Black, 34.9% Asian, 14.0% Hispanic, 9.7% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Unalaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is the 29th 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).

Unalaska's White Population

1,326 residents of Unalaska identify as White, or 31.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Unalaska considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is ranked #183 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Unalaska is more White than neighboring Akutan (9.2% White), Nikolski (15.4% White), and St. George (3% White). Unalaska is less White than neighboring False Pass (44.3% White), and Cold Bay (32% White).

Unalaska's Black Population

221 residents of Unalaska identify as Black, or 5.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Unalaska roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is ranked #10 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Unalaska is more Black than neighboring Nikolski (0% Black), False Pass (4.5% Black), and St. George (0% Black). Unalaska is less Black than neighboring Akutan (16.7% Black), and Cold Bay (6% Black).

Unalaska's Asian Population

1,483 residents of Unalaska identify as Asian, or 34.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Unalaska considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Unalaska is more Asian than neighboring Akutan (31.4% Asian), Nikolski (0% Asian), False Pass (27.5% Asian), Cold Bay (2% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian).

Unalaska's Hispanic Population

594 residents of Unalaska identify as Hispanic, or 14.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Unalaska slightly larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is ranked #11 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Unalaska is more Hispanic than neighboring Nikolski (10.3% Hispanic), False Pass (10.8% Hispanic), Cold Bay (12% Hispanic), and St. George (3% Hispanic). Unalaska is less Hispanic than neighboring Akutan (35.4% Hispanic).

Unalaska's Native American/Other Population

411 residents of Unalaska identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 9.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Unalaska slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is ranked #228 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Unalaska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Akutan (4.7% Native American/Other), and False Pass (7.3% Native American/Other). Unalaska is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nikolski (71.8% Native American/Other), Cold Bay (26% Native American/Other), and St. George (89.6% Native American/Other).

Unalaska's Multiracial Population

219 residents of Unalaska identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Unalaska roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Unalaska is ranked #190 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Unalaska is more Multiracial than neighboring Akutan (2.6% Multiracial), Nikolski (2.6% Multiracial), and St. George (4.5% Multiracial). Unalaska is less Multiracial than neighboring False Pass (5.5% Multiracial), and Cold Bay (22% Multiracial).

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