Ambler, AK Demographics

A map of Ambler's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	167	236	91.8%	86.1%
White	9	17	4.9%	6.2%
Multiracial	6	16	3.3%	5.8%
Black	0	3	0.0%	1.1%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	0.7%

Ambler, Alaska has an estimated population of 182, a dramatic decrease from the 274 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.8% Native American/Other, 4.9% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ambler, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ambler 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 Ambler, that probability was 25.1% in 2020 and 15.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ambler is ranked the 190th 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). Ambler was ranked the 171st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ambler's White Population

9 residents of Ambler, or 4.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ambler is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Ambler ranks 252nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's White population has declined by an estimated 47.1%. White residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 6.2% to 4.9%.

Ambler is more White than neighboring Shungnak (0% White), Huslia (0% White), Selawik (1.9% White), and Koyukuk (0% White). Ambler is less White than neighboring Kobuk (5% White).

Ambler's Black Population

0 residents of Ambler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ambler is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Ambler ranks 46th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Ambler is less Black than neighboring Selawik (0.7% Black).

Ambler's Asian Population

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

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

Ambler's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Ambler, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ambler is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ambler ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Ambler's Native American/Other Population

167 residents of Ambler, or 91.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ambler is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ambler ranks 104th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 29.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ambler's population has increased from 86.1% to 91.8%.

Ambler is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kobuk (85.1% Native American/Other), and Huslia (62.7% Native American/Other). Ambler is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shungnak (100% Native American/Other), Selawik (94.2% Native American/Other), and Koyukuk (100% Native American/Other).

Ambler's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Ambler, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ambler is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ambler ranks 179th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ambler's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Ambler's population has decreased from 5.8% to 3.3%.

Ambler is more Multiracial than neighboring Shungnak (0% Multiracial), Selawik (3.2% Multiracial), and Koyukuk (0% Multiracial). Ambler is less Multiracial than neighboring Kobuk (9.9% Multiracial), and Huslia (37.3% 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.