Akaska, SD Demographics

A map of Akaska's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	101	72	97.1%	93.5%
Native American/Other	3	1	2.9%	1.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	5.2%

Akaska, South Dakota has an estimated population of 104, a dramatic increase from the 77 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.1% White, 2.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akaska has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than South Dakota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Akaska, that probability was 12.3% in 2020 and 5.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akaska is ranked the 298th most populous place in South Dakota, out of 485 places. 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). Akaska was ranked the 349th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akaska's White Population

101 residents of Akaska, or 97.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akaska is significantly higher than in South Dakota overall, where 79.8% of the population is White. Akaska ranks 140th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akaska's White population has grown by an estimated 40.3%. White residents' share of Akaska's population has increased from 93.5% to 97.1%.

Akaska is more White than neighboring Selby (83.8% White), and Java (91% White). Akaska is less White than neighboring Lowry (100% White), Glenham (100% White), and Hoven (100% White).

Akaska's Black Population

0 residents of Akaska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akaska is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 2.1% of the population is Black. Akaska ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akaska's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Akaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akaska is less Black than neighboring Selby (2.6% Black).

Akaska's Asian Population

0 residents of Akaska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akaska is comparable to the share in South Dakota overall, where 1.4% of the population is Asian. Akaska ranks 176th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akaska's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Akaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akaska is less Asian than neighboring Java (5.1% Asian).

Akaska's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Akaska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akaska is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Akaska ranks 389th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akaska's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Akaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akaska is less Hispanic than neighboring Selby (3.4% Hispanic), and Java (3.8% Hispanic).

Akaska's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Akaska, or 2.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akaska is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 7.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Akaska ranks 258th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akaska's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akaska's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.9%.

Akaska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lowry (0% Native American/Other), Glenham (0% Native American/Other), Java (0% Native American/Other), and Hoven (0% Native American/Other). Akaska is less Native American/Other than neighboring Selby (4.8% Native American/Other).

Akaska's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Akaska, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akaska is slightly lower than in South Dakota overall, where 4.4% of the population is Multiracial. Akaska ranks 104th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 485 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akaska's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Akaska's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.0%.

Akaska is less Multiracial than neighboring Selby (5.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.