Badger, AK Demographics

A map of Badger's Population by Race

Badger, Alaska has an estimated population of 18,677, a slight decrease from the 19,031 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% White, 10.1% Multiracial, 6.2% Hispanic, 5.4% Native American/Other, 1.1% Asian, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Badger, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Badger 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 Badger, that probability was 45.3% in 2020 and 39.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Badger is ranked the 5th 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). Badger was ranked the 5th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Badger's White Population

14,270 residents of Badger, or 76.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Badger is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Badger ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's White population has grown by an estimated 3.3%. White residents' share of Badger's population has increased from 72.6% to 76.4%.

Badger is more White than neighboring North Pole (52.5% White), Moose Creek (67.1% White), and Fairbanks (55% White). Badger is less White than neighboring Steele Creek (83.8% White), and Fox (100% White).

Badger's Black Population

156 residents of Badger, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Badger is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Badger ranks 27th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Black population has declined by an estimated 59.5%. Black residents' share of Badger's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.8%.

Badger is more Black than neighboring Fox (0% Black). Badger is less Black than neighboring North Pole (4.9% Black), Steele Creek (1.5% Black), Moose Creek (6.7% Black), and Fairbanks (8.2% Black).

Badger's Asian Population

201 residents of Badger, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Badger is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Badger ranks 48th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Asian population has declined by an estimated 47.8%. Asian residents' share of Badger's population has decreased from 2.0% to 1.1%.

Badger is more Asian than neighboring Moose Creek (0.4% Asian), and Fox (0% Asian). Badger is less Asian than neighboring North Pole (4% Asian), Steele Creek (1.9% Asian), and Fairbanks (4.2% Asian).

Badger's Hispanic Population

1,149 residents of Badger, or 6.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Badger is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Badger ranks 55th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.2%.

Badger is more Hispanic than neighboring Steele Creek (1.3% Hispanic), and Fox (0% Hispanic). Badger is less Hispanic than neighboring North Pole (12.5% Hispanic), Moose Creek (7.7% Hispanic), and Fairbanks (11.3% Hispanic).

Badger's Native American/Other Population

1,008 residents of Badger, or 5.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Badger is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Badger ranks 255th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Badger's population has decreased from 7.2% to 5.4%.

Badger is more Native American/Other than neighboring Steele Creek (3.7% Native American/Other), Moose Creek (4.7% Native American/Other), and Fox (0% Native American/Other). Badger is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Pole (7.3% Native American/Other), and Fairbanks (10.4% Native American/Other).

Badger's Multiracial Population

1,893 residents of Badger, or 10.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Badger is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Badger ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Badger's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Badger's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.1%.

Badger is more Multiracial than neighboring Steele Creek (7.7% Multiracial), and Fox (0% Multiracial). Badger is less Multiracial than neighboring North Pole (18.8% Multiracial), Moose Creek (13.4% Multiracial), and Fairbanks (10.8% 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.