Wales, AK Demographics

A map of Wales's Population by Race

Wales, Alaska had a population of 168 in 2020. It was 4.8% White, 0.0% Black, 1.8% Asian, 1.8% Hispanic, 88.7% Native American/Other, and 3.0% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Wales, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wales is the 213th 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).

Wales's White Population

8 residents of Wales identify as White, or 4.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Wales considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wales is ranked #267 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Wales is more White than neighboring Diomede (2.4% White), Port Clarence (0% White), Teller (3.6% White), and Shishmaref (2.6% White). Wales is less White than neighboring Brevig Mission (5.1% White).

Wales's Black Population

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

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

Wales's Asian Population

3 residents of Wales identify as Asian, or 1.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Wales roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wales is ranked #56 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Wales is more Asian than neighboring Diomede (1.2% Asian), Port Clarence (0% Asian), Brevig Mission (0.7% Asian), and Shishmaref (0% Asian). Wales is less Asian than neighboring Teller (2% Asian).

Wales's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Wales identify as Hispanic, or 1.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Wales roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wales is ranked #188 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Wales is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Hispanic), Brevig Mission (1.2% Hispanic), Teller (0.8% Hispanic), and Shishmaref (0% Hispanic). Wales is less Hispanic than neighboring Diomede (2.4% Hispanic).

Wales's Native American/Other Population

149 residents of Wales identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 88.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Wales considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wales is ranked #90 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Wales is more Native American/Other than neighboring Diomede (86.7% Native American/Other), and Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other). Wales is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brevig Mission (89.3% Native American/Other), Teller (90% Native American/Other), and Shishmaref (96.4% Native American/Other).

Wales's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Wales identify as Multiracial, or 3.0%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Wales slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Wales is ranked #261 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Wales is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Multiracial), and Shishmaref (0.3% Multiracial). Wales is less Multiracial than neighboring Diomede (7.2% Multiracial), Brevig Mission (3.3% Multiracial), and Teller (3.6% Multiracial).

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