Akiak, AK Demographics

A map of Akiak's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	351	442	93.1%	95.7%
White	20	18	5.3%	3.9%
Multiracial	6	2	1.6%	0.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Akiak, Alaska has an estimated population of 377, a large decrease from the 462 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.1% Native American/Other, 5.3% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akiak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akiak has become 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 Akiak, that probability was 8.3% in 2020 and 13.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akiak is ranked the 147th 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). Akiak was ranked the 133rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akiak's White Population

20 residents of Akiak, or 5.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akiak is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Akiak ranks 283rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiak's White population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. White residents' share of Akiak's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.3%.

Akiak is more White than neighboring Akiachak (1.5% White), Kwethluk (0.9% White), Napaskiak (0.4% White), and Oscarville (0% White). Akiak is less White than neighboring Tuluksak (8.5% White).

Akiak's Black Population

0 residents of Akiak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akiak is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Akiak ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Akiak's Asian Population

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

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

Akiak is less Asian than neighboring Kwethluk (0.4% Asian).

Akiak's Hispanic Population

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

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

Akiak is less Hispanic than neighboring Napaskiak (1.6% Hispanic).

Akiak's Native American/Other Population

351 residents of Akiak, or 93.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akiak is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Akiak ranks 27th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 20.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akiak's population has decreased from 95.7% to 93.1%.

Akiak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tuluksak (84.7% Native American/Other). Akiak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Akiachak (93.9% Native American/Other), Kwethluk (96.1% Native American/Other), Napaskiak (97.3% Native American/Other), and Oscarville (100% Native American/Other).

Akiak's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Akiak, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akiak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Akiak ranks 317th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akiak's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Akiak's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Akiak is more Multiracial than neighboring Napaskiak (0.7% Multiracial), and Oscarville (0% Multiracial). Akiak is less Multiracial than neighboring Akiachak (4.6% Multiracial), Kwethluk (2.6% Multiracial), and Tuluksak (6.8% 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.