Utqiaġvik, AK Demographics

A map of Utqiaġvik's Population by Race

Utqiaġvik, Alaska had a population of 4,927 in 2020. It was 13.5% White, 1.4% Black, 12.0% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 58.5% Native American/Other, and 11.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Utqiaġvik, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is the 25th 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).

Utqiaġvik's White Population

665 residents of Utqiaġvik identify as White, or 13.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Utqiaġvik considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is ranked #213 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Utqiaġvik is more White than neighboring Atqasuk (7.6% White), Wainwright (3.3% White), Ambler (6.2% White), Kobuk (10.5% White), and Shungnak (2.2% White).

Utqiaġvik's Black Population

70 residents of Utqiaġvik identify as Black, or 1.4%. This makes the Black share of the population of Utqiaġvik roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is ranked #35 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Utqiaġvik is more Black than neighboring Atqasuk (0.4% Black), Wainwright (0.6% Black), Ambler (1.1% Black), Kobuk (0.5% Black), and Shungnak (0% Black).

Utqiaġvik's Asian Population

591 residents of Utqiaġvik identify as Asian, or 12.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Utqiaġvik slightly larger than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is ranked #10 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Utqiaġvik is more Asian than neighboring Atqasuk (0% Asian), Wainwright (0% Asian), Ambler (0% Asian), Kobuk (0.5% Asian), and Shungnak (0% Asian).

Utqiaġvik's Hispanic Population

173 residents of Utqiaġvik identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Utqiaġvik roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is ranked #119 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Utqiaġvik is more Hispanic than neighboring Atqasuk (0.4% Hispanic), Wainwright (0.5% Hispanic), Ambler (0.7% Hispanic), Kobuk (2.6% Hispanic), and Shungnak (0.4% Hispanic).

Utqiaġvik's Native American/Other Population

2,884 residents of Utqiaġvik identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 58.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Utqiaġvik considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is ranked #159 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Utqiaġvik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Atqasuk (87% Native American/Other), Wainwright (95.4% Native American/Other), Ambler (86.1% Native American/Other), Kobuk (81.7% Native American/Other), and Shungnak (95.2% Native American/Other).

Utqiaġvik's Multiracial Population

544 residents of Utqiaġvik identify as Multiracial, or 11.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Utqiaġvik roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Utqiaġvik is ranked #70 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Utqiaġvik is more Multiracial than neighboring Atqasuk (4.7% Multiracial), Wainwright (0.2% Multiracial), Ambler (5.8% Multiracial), Kobuk (4.2% Multiracial), and Shungnak (2.2% Multiracial).

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