Anchorage municipality, AK Demographics

A map of Anchorage municipality's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	156,623	158,232	54.2%	54.3%
Native American/Other	31,698	34,246	11.0%	11.8%
Multiracial	30,959	31,273	10.7%	10.7%
Asian	28,310	27,281	9.8%	9.4%
Hispanic	27,445	26,438	9.5%	9.1%
Black	13,941	13,777	4.8%	4.7%

Anchorage municipality, Alaska has an estimated population of 288,976, a less than 1% change from the 291,247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 11.0% Native American/Other, 10.7% Multiracial, 9.8% Asian, 9.5% Hispanic, and 4.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Anchorage municipality, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Anchorage municipality is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Anchorage municipality, that probability was 66.0% in 2020 and 66.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Anchorage municipality is ranked the 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). Anchorage municipality was ranked the 1st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Anchorage municipality's White Population

156,623 residents of Anchorage municipality, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Anchorage municipality is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Anchorage municipality ranks 157th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage municipality's White population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. White residents' share of Anchorage municipality's population has remained roughly unchanged at 54.2%.

Anchorage municipality is less White than neighboring Sunrise (100% White), Knik River (85.5% White), Gateway (69.7% White), Butte (84.6% White), and Palmer (70.9% White).

Anchorage municipality's Black Population

13,941 residents of Anchorage municipality, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Anchorage municipality is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Anchorage municipality ranks 13th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage municipality's Black population has grown by an estimated 1.2%. Black residents' share of Anchorage municipality's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.8%.

Anchorage municipality is more Black than neighboring Sunrise (0% Black), Knik River (0% Black), Gateway (2.8% Black), Butte (0.8% Black), and Palmer (2% Black).

Anchorage municipality's Asian Population

28,310 residents of Anchorage municipality, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Anchorage municipality is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Anchorage municipality ranks 12th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage municipality's Asian population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Asian residents' share of Anchorage municipality's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.8%.

Anchorage municipality is more Asian than neighboring Sunrise (0% Asian), Knik River (0% Asian), Gateway (2.5% Asian), Butte (1.2% Asian), and Palmer (1.6% Asian).

Anchorage municipality's Hispanic Population

27,445 residents of Anchorage municipality, or 9.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Anchorage municipality is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Anchorage municipality ranks 27th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage municipality's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 3.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Anchorage municipality's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.5%.

Anchorage municipality is more Hispanic than neighboring Sunrise (0% Hispanic), Knik River (4.8% Hispanic), Gateway (9.4% Hispanic), Butte (3.3% Hispanic), and Palmer (6.7% Hispanic).

Anchorage municipality's Native American/Other Population

31,698 residents of Anchorage municipality, or 11.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Anchorage municipality is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Anchorage municipality ranks 217th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage municipality's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Anchorage municipality's population has decreased from 11.8% to 11.0%.

Anchorage municipality is more Native American/Other than neighboring Sunrise (0% Native American/Other), Knik River (5% Native American/Other), Gateway (4.4% Native American/Other), Butte (4.2% Native American/Other), and Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other).

Anchorage municipality's Multiracial Population

30,959 residents of Anchorage municipality, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Anchorage municipality is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Anchorage municipality ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Anchorage municipality's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 1.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Anchorage municipality's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.7%.

Anchorage municipality is more Multiracial than neighboring Sunrise (0% Multiracial), Knik River (4.8% Multiracial), Butte (5.9% Multiracial), and Palmer (9.2% Multiracial). Anchorage municipality is less Multiracial than neighboring Gateway (11.3% 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.