Akutan, AK Demographics

A map of Akutan's Population by Race

Akutan, Alaska has an estimated population of 694, a dramatic decrease from the 1,589 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 26.2% White, 23.3% Native American/Other, 16.4% Asian, 16.1% Hispanic, 13.0% Black, and 4.9% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Akutan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Akutan has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Akutan, that probability was 73.7% in 2020 and 80.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Akutan is ranked the 105th 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). Akutan was ranked the 56th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Akutan's White Population

182 residents of Akutan, or 26.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Akutan is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Akutan ranks 227th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akutan's White population has grown by an estimated 24.7%. White residents' share of Akutan's population has increased from 9.2% to 26.2%.

Akutan is more White than neighboring Unalaska (22.2% White), False Pass (6% White), Nikolski (0% White), and King Cove (11.3% White).

Akutan's Black Population

90 residents of Akutan, or 13.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Akutan is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Akutan ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akutan's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.2%. Black residents' share of Akutan's population has decreased from 16.7% to 13.0%.

Akutan is more Black than neighboring Unalaska (8% Black), False Pass (0% Black), Cold Bay (0.7% Black), Nikolski (0% Black), and King Cove (0.3% Black).

Akutan's Asian Population

114 residents of Akutan, or 16.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Akutan is higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Akutan ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akutan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 77.2%. Asian residents' share of Akutan's population has decreased from 31.4% to 16.4%.

Akutan is more Asian than neighboring False Pass (0% Asian), and Nikolski (0% Asian). Akutan is less Asian than neighboring Unalaska (45.2% Asian), Cold Bay (20% Asian), and King Cove (25.8% Asian).

Akutan's Hispanic Population

112 residents of Akutan, or 16.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Akutan is higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Akutan ranks 4th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akutan's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 80.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Akutan's population has decreased from 35.4% to 16.1%.

Akutan is more Hispanic than neighboring Unalaska (15% Hispanic), Cold Bay (2.8% Hispanic), Nikolski (0% Hispanic), and King Cove (4.4% Hispanic). Akutan is less Hispanic than neighboring False Pass (55% Hispanic).

Akutan's Native American/Other Population

162 residents of Akutan, or 23.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Akutan is higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Akutan ranks 292nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akutan's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 118.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Akutan's population has increased from 4.7% to 23.3%.

Akutan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Unalaska (3.1% Native American/Other), and Cold Bay (15.2% Native American/Other). Akutan is less Native American/Other than neighboring False Pass (39.1% Native American/Other), Nikolski (100% Native American/Other), and King Cove (48.4% Native American/Other).

Akutan's Multiracial Population

34 residents of Akutan, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Akutan is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Akutan ranks 273rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Akutan's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Akutan's population has increased from 2.6% to 4.9%.

Akutan is more Multiracial than neighboring False Pass (0% Multiracial), and Nikolski (0% Multiracial). Akutan is less Multiracial than neighboring Unalaska (6.5% Multiracial), Cold Bay (35.2% Multiracial), and King Cove (9.8% 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.