Alaska Demographics

A map of Alaska's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	424,584	421,758	57.7%	57.5%
Native American/Other	113,769	125,868	15.5%	17.2%
Multiracial	75,659	71,761	10.3%	9.8%
Hispanic	53,803	49,824	7.3%	6.8%
Asian	46,719	43,449	6.4%	5.9%
Black	21,172	20,731	2.9%	2.8%

Alaska has an estimated population of 735,706, a less than 1% change from the 733,391 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.7% White, 15.5% Native American/Other, 10.3% Multiracial, 7.3% Hispanic, 6.4% Asian, and 2.9% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alaska is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alaska, that probability was 62.1% in 2020 and 62.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alaska is ranked the 48th most populous state in the United States, out of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Alaska was ranked the 48th most populous state in the 2020 Census.

Alaska's White Population

424,584 residents of Alaska, or 57.7% of the population, identify as White. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska is 37th in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Alaska's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Alaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 57.7%.

Alaska is more White than neighboring California (33.8% White), and Nevada (44.8% White). Alaska is less White than neighboring Washington (63.1% White), Oregon (71.4% White). and Idaho (78.6% White).

Alaska's Black Population

21,172 residents of Alaska, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Black. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska is 40th in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Alaska's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Black residents' share of Alaska's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Alaska is more Black than neighboring Oregon (1.8% Black), and Idaho (0.7% Black). Alaska is less Black than neighboring Washington (3.8% Black), California (5.2% Black). and Nevada (9% Black).

Alaska's Asian Population

46,719 residents of Alaska, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Asian. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska is 10th in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Alaska's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.5%. Asian residents' share of Alaska's population has increased from 5.9% to 6.4%.

Alaska is more Asian than neighboring Oregon (4.4% Asian), and Idaho (1.3% Asian). Alaska is less Asian than neighboring Washington (9.7% Asian), California (15.3% Asian). and Nevada (8.8% Asian).

Alaska's Hispanic Population

53,803 residents of Alaska, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska is 36th in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Alaska's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 8.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Alaska's population has increased from 6.8% to 7.3%.

Alaska is less Hispanic than neighboring Washington (14.4% Hispanic). Oregon (14.7% Hispanic). California (40.2% Hispanic). Idaho (13.6% Hispanic). and Nevada (29.6% Hispanic).

Alaska's Native American/Other Population

113,769 residents of Alaska, or 15.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska is 1st in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Alaska's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 9.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alaska's population has decreased from 17.2% to 15.5%.

Alaska is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington (2.1% Native American/Other), Oregon (1.6% Native American/Other), California (1.2% Native American/Other), Idaho (1.5% Native American/Other), and Nevada (1.9% Native American/Other).

Alaska's Multiracial Population

75,659 residents of Alaska, or 10.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. Ranked among the 50 states and the District of Columbia, Alaska is 2nd in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Since the 2020 Census, Alaska's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Alaska's population has increased from 9.8% to 10.3%.

Alaska is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington (6.8% Multiracial), Oregon (6.1% Multiracial), California (4.4% Multiracial), Idaho (4.2% Multiracial), and Nevada (6% 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.