Beluga, AK Demographics

A map of Beluga's Population by Race

Beluga, Alaska has an estimated population of 4, a dramatic decrease from the 34 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 25.0% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Beluga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Beluga 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 Beluga, that probability was 54.7% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Beluga is ranked the 320th 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). Beluga was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Beluga's White Population

3 residents of Beluga, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Beluga is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Beluga ranks 134th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beluga's White population has declined by an estimated 86.4%. White residents' share of Beluga's population has increased from 64.7% to 75.0%.

Beluga is more White than neighboring Tyonek (3.1% White), Nikiski (70.4% White), Point Possession (0% White), and Kenai (69.2% White). Beluga is less White than neighboring Salamatof (76.2% White).

Beluga's Black Population

0 residents of Beluga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Beluga is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Beluga ranks 19th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beluga's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Beluga's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Beluga is less Black than neighboring Nikiski (0.8% Black), Salamatof (1.4% Black), and Kenai (0.9% Black).

Beluga's Asian Population

0 residents of Beluga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Beluga is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Beluga ranks 14th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beluga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Beluga's population has decreased from 8.8% to 0.0%.

Beluga is less Asian than neighboring Nikiski (3.6% Asian), Salamatof (1% Asian), and Kenai (3.4% Asian).

Beluga's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Beluga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Beluga is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Beluga ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beluga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Beluga's population has decreased from 5.9% to 0.0%.

Beluga is less Hispanic than neighboring Tyonek (17.2% Hispanic), Nikiski (6% Hispanic), Salamatof (3.6% Hispanic), and Kenai (7.8% Hispanic).

Beluga's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Beluga, or 25.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Beluga is higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Beluga ranks 308th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beluga's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Beluga's population has increased from 2.9% to 25.0%.

Beluga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nikiski (9.4% Native American/Other), Point Possession (0% Native American/Other), Salamatof (12% Native American/Other), and Kenai (5.1% Native American/Other). Beluga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tyonek (72.2% Native American/Other).

Beluga's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Beluga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Beluga is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Beluga ranks 27th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Beluga's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Beluga's population has decreased from 14.7% to 0.0%.

Beluga is less Multiracial than neighboring Tyonek (7.6% Multiracial), Nikiski (9.8% Multiracial), Salamatof (5.8% Multiracial), and Kenai (13.7% 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.