Atqasuk, AK Demographics

A map of Atqasuk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	238	240	82.6%	87.0%
Multiracial	37	13	12.8%	4.7%
White	13	21	4.5%	7.6%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.4%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.4%

Atqasuk, Alaska has an estimated population of 288, an increase from the 276 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.6% Native American/Other, 12.8% Multiracial, 4.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Atqasuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Atqasuk has become considerably more 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 Atqasuk, that probability was 23.6% in 2020 and 29.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Atqasuk is ranked the 163rd 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). Atqasuk was ranked the 170th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Atqasuk's White Population

13 residents of Atqasuk, or 4.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Atqasuk is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Atqasuk ranks 236th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atqasuk's White population has declined by an estimated 38.1%. White residents' share of Atqasuk's population has decreased from 7.6% to 4.5%.

Atqasuk is more White than neighboring Wainwright (2.6% White), and Shungnak (0% White). Atqasuk is less White than neighboring Utqiaġvik (19.7% White), Ambler (4.9% White), and Kobuk (5% White).

Atqasuk's Black Population

0 residents of Atqasuk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Atqasuk is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Atqasuk ranks 110th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atqasuk's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Atqasuk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atqasuk is less Black than neighboring Utqiaġvik (0.8% Black).

Atqasuk's Asian Population

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

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

Atqasuk is less Asian than neighboring Utqiaġvik (8.1% Asian).

Atqasuk's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Atqasuk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Atqasuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Atqasuk ranks 266th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atqasuk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Atqasuk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Atqasuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Utqiaġvik (7.8% Hispanic), and Wainwright (3.8% Hispanic).

Atqasuk's Native American/Other Population

238 residents of Atqasuk, or 82.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Atqasuk is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Atqasuk ranks 101st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atqasuk's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Atqasuk's population has decreased from 87.0% to 82.6%.

Atqasuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Utqiaġvik (53.4% Native American/Other). Atqasuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wainwright (90.1% Native American/Other), Ambler (91.8% Native American/Other), Kobuk (85.1% Native American/Other), and Shungnak (100% Native American/Other).

Atqasuk's Multiracial Population

37 residents of Atqasuk, or 12.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Atqasuk is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Atqasuk ranks 207th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Atqasuk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 184.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Atqasuk's population has increased from 4.7% to 12.8%.

Atqasuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Utqiaġvik (10.2% Multiracial), Wainwright (3.5% Multiracial), Ambler (3.3% Multiracial), Kobuk (9.9% Multiracial), and Shungnak (0% 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.