Anchorage, AK Demographics

A map of Anchorage's Population by Race

Anchorage, Alaska had a population of 291,247 in 2020. It was 54.3% White, 4.7% Black, 9.4% Asian, 9.1% Hispanic, 11.8% Native American/Other, and 10.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Anchorage, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is the most populous. 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).

Anchorage's White Population

158,232 residents of Anchorage identify as White, or 54.3%. This makes the White share of the population of Anchorage roughly similar to the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is ranked #157 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Anchorage is less White than neighboring Sunrise (86.7% White), Knik River (81.9% White), Gateway (74.9% White), Butte (81.8% White), and Palmer (69.6% White).

Anchorage's Black Population

13,777 residents of Anchorage identify as Black, or 4.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Anchorage roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is ranked #13 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Anchorage is more Black than neighboring Sunrise (0% Black), Knik River (0% Black), Gateway (1.7% Black), Butte (0.5% Black), and Palmer (1.5% Black).

Anchorage's Asian Population

27,281 residents of Anchorage identify as Asian, or 9.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Anchorage roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is ranked #12 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Anchorage is more Asian than neighboring Sunrise (0% Asian), Knik River (0% Asian), Gateway (1.9% Asian), Butte (1.1% Asian), and Palmer (1.6% Asian).

Anchorage's Hispanic Population

26,438 residents of Anchorage identify as Hispanic, or 9.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Anchorage roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is ranked #26 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Anchorage is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunrise (6.7% Hispanic), Knik River (2.5% Hispanic), Gateway (5.7% Hispanic), Butte (2.5% Hispanic), and Palmer (6.2% Hispanic).

Anchorage's Native American/Other Population

34,246 residents of Anchorage identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 11.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Anchorage slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is ranked #217 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Anchorage is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunrise (6.7% Native American/Other), Knik River (8.6% Native American/Other), Gateway (5.5% Native American/Other), Butte (6% Native American/Other), and Palmer (10.5% Native American/Other).

Anchorage's Multiracial Population

31,273 residents of Anchorage identify as Multiracial, or 10.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Anchorage roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Anchorage is ranked #73 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Anchorage is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunrise (0% Multiracial), Knik River (6.9% Multiracial), Gateway (10.4% Multiracial), Butte (8.1% Multiracial), and Palmer (10.6% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.