Atka, AK Demographics

A map of Atka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	15	50	100.0%	94.3%
White	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Black	0	1	0.0%	1.9%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	3.8%

Atka, Alaska has an estimated population of 15, a dramatic decrease from the 53 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atka 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 Atka, that probability was 10.8% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atka is ranked the 309th 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). Atka was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atka's White Population

0 residents of Atka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atka is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Atka ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Atka is less White than neighboring Adak (79.5% White), St. Paul (25.7% White), and Unalaska (22.2% White).

Atka's Black Population

0 residents of Atka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atka is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Atka ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Atka is less Black than neighboring Unalaska (8% Black).

Atka's Asian Population

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

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

Atka is less Asian than neighboring St. Paul (0.5% Asian), and Unalaska (45.2% Asian).

Atka's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Atka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atka is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Atka ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Atka is less Hispanic than neighboring St. George (4.3% Hispanic), St. Paul (0.8% Hispanic), and Unalaska (15% Hispanic).

Atka's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Atka, or 100.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atka is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Atka ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Atka's population has increased from 94.3% to 100.0%.

Atka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Adak (6.8% Native American/Other), St. George (91.4% Native American/Other), St. Paul (63.8% Native American/Other), and Unalaska (3.1% Native American/Other).

Atka's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Atka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atka is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Atka ranks 240th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atka's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Atka's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Atka is less Multiracial than neighboring Adak (13.7% Multiracial), St. George (4.3% Multiracial), St. Paul (9.3% Multiracial), and Unalaska (6.5% 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.