Akhiok, AK Demographics

A map of Akhiok's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	100	55	62.5%	87.3%
Asian	39	0	24.4%	0.0%
Multiracial	15	3	9.4%	4.8%
Black	6	1	3.8%	1.6%
White	0	4	0.0%	6.3%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Akhiok, Alaska has an estimated population of 160, a dramatic increase from the 63 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.5% Native American/Other, 24.4% Asian, 9.4% Multiracial, 3.8% Black, 0.0% White, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akhiok, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akhiok has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Alaska overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Akhiok, that probability was 23.1% in 2020 and 54.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akhiok is ranked the 203rd most populous place in Alaska, out of 355 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). Akhiok was ranked the 277th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akhiok's White Population

0 residents of Akhiok, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akhiok is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Akhiok ranks 250th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akhiok's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Akhiok's population has decreased from 6.3% to 0.0%.

Akhiok is less White than neighboring Larsen Bay (32.4% White), Old Harbor (8% White), and Port Lions (24% White).

Akhiok's Black Population

6 residents of Akhiok, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akhiok is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Akhiok ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akhiok's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Akhiok's population has increased from 1.6% to 3.8%.

Akhiok is more Black than neighboring Larsen Bay (0% Black), Karluk (0% Black), Old Harbor (0% Black), Port Lions (0% Black), and Aleneva (0% Black).

Akhiok's Asian Population

39 residents of Akhiok, or 24.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akhiok is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Akhiok ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akhiok's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 39. Asian residents' share of Akhiok's population has increased from 0.0% to 24.4%.

Akhiok is more Asian than neighboring Larsen Bay (4.8% Asian), Karluk (0% Asian), Old Harbor (0% Asian), Port Lions (0% Asian), and Aleneva (0% Asian).

Akhiok's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Akhiok, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akhiok is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Akhiok ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Akhiok is less Hispanic than neighboring Larsen Bay (31.7% Hispanic), and Port Lions (14% Hispanic).

Akhiok's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of Akhiok, or 62.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akhiok is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Akhiok ranks 99th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akhiok's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 81.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akhiok's population has decreased from 87.3% to 62.5%.

Akhiok is more Native American/Other than neighboring Larsen Bay (22.1% Native American/Other), Port Lions (52% Native American/Other), and Aleneva (0% Native American/Other). Akhiok is less Native American/Other than neighboring Karluk (97% Native American/Other), and Old Harbor (74.1% Native American/Other).

Akhiok's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Akhiok, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akhiok is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Akhiok ranks 204th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akhiok's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Akhiok's population has increased from 4.8% to 9.4%.

Akhiok is more Multiracial than neighboring Larsen Bay (9% Multiracial), Karluk (3% Multiracial), and Aleneva (0% Multiracial). Akhiok is less Multiracial than neighboring Old Harbor (17.9% Multiracial), and Port Lions (10% 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.