Aleknagik, AK Demographics

A map of Aleknagik's Population by Race

Aleknagik, Alaska has an estimated population of 92, a dramatic decrease from the 211 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 90.2% Native American/Other, 5.4% Multiracial, 4.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aleknagik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aleknagik has become considerably less 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 Aleknagik, that probability was 55.3% in 2020 and 18.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aleknagik is ranked the 231st 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). Aleknagik was ranked the 191st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aleknagik's White Population

4 residents of Aleknagik, or 4.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aleknagik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Aleknagik ranks 199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aleknagik's White population has declined by an estimated 89.5%. White residents' share of Aleknagik's population has decreased from 18.0% to 4.3%.

Aleknagik is more White than neighboring Ekwok (2.8% White). Aleknagik is less White than neighboring Dillingham (25.3% White), Manokotak (8.8% White), Clark's Point (12% White), and Portage Creek (100% White).

Aleknagik's Black Population

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

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

Aleknagik is less Black than neighboring Dillingham (0.1% Black).

Aleknagik's Asian Population

0 residents of Aleknagik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aleknagik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Aleknagik ranks 113th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aleknagik's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Aleknagik's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Aleknagik is less Asian than neighboring Dillingham (3.7% Asian).

Aleknagik's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Aleknagik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aleknagik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Aleknagik ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aleknagik's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Aleknagik's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Aleknagik is less Hispanic than neighboring Dillingham (5.1% Hispanic), Manokotak (2.5% Hispanic), and Ekwok (36.1% Hispanic).

Aleknagik's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Aleknagik, or 90.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aleknagik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Aleknagik ranks 153rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aleknagik's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 36.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aleknagik's population has increased from 62.1% to 90.2%.

Aleknagik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dillingham (51.4% Native American/Other), Manokotak (86% Native American/Other), Clark's Point (80% Native American/Other), Portage Creek (0% Native American/Other), and Ekwok (61.1% Native American/Other).

Aleknagik's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Aleknagik, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aleknagik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Aleknagik ranks 14th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aleknagik's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 86.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Aleknagik's population has decreased from 17.1% to 5.4%.

Aleknagik is more Multiracial than neighboring Manokotak (2.7% Multiracial), Portage Creek (0% Multiracial), and Ekwok (0% Multiracial). Aleknagik is less Multiracial than neighboring Dillingham (14.3% Multiracial), and Clark's Point (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.