Akiachak, AK Demographics

A map of Akiachak's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	691	639	93.9%	94.4%
Multiracial	34	8	4.6%	1.2%
White	11	26	1.5%	3.8%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	0.4%

Akiachak, Alaska has an estimated population of 736, an increase from the 677 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% Native American/Other, 4.6% Multiracial, 1.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akiachak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akiachak has become slightly 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 Akiachak, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 11.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akiachak is ranked the 99th 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). Akiachak was ranked the 94th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akiachak's White Population

11 residents of Akiachak, or 1.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akiachak is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Akiachak ranks 286th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiachak's White population has declined by an estimated 57.7%. White residents' share of Akiachak's population has decreased from 3.8% to 1.5%.

Akiachak is more White than neighboring Kwethluk (0.9% White), Oscarville (0% White), and Napaskiak (0.4% White). Akiachak is less White than neighboring Akiak (5.3% White), and Bethel (20% White).

Akiachak's Black Population

0 residents of Akiachak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akiachak is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Akiachak ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiachak's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Akiachak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akiachak is less Black than neighboring Bethel (3% Black).

Akiachak's Asian Population

0 residents of Akiachak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akiachak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Akiachak ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Akiachak is less Asian than neighboring Kwethluk (0.4% Asian), and Bethel (2.8% Asian).

Akiachak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Akiachak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akiachak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Akiachak ranks 260th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiachak's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Akiachak's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Akiachak is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (3.6% Hispanic), and Napaskiak (1.6% Hispanic).

Akiachak's Native American/Other Population

691 residents of Akiachak, or 93.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akiachak is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Akiachak ranks 38th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiachak's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 8.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akiachak's population has decreased from 94.4% to 93.9%.

Akiachak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Akiak (93.1% Native American/Other), and Bethel (63.6% Native American/Other). Akiachak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kwethluk (96.1% Native American/Other), Oscarville (100% Native American/Other), and Napaskiak (97.3% Native American/Other).

Akiachak's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Akiachak, or 4.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akiachak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Akiachak ranks 296th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiachak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 325.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Akiachak's population has increased from 1.2% to 4.6%.

Akiachak is more Multiracial than neighboring Kwethluk (2.6% Multiracial), Akiak (1.6% Multiracial), Oscarville (0% Multiracial), and Napaskiak (0.7% Multiracial). Akiachak is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (6.9% 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.