Big Delta, AK Demographics

A map of Big Delta's Population by Race

Big Delta, Alaska has an estimated population of 565, a large increase from the 444 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% White, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Big Delta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Big Delta 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 Big Delta, that probability was 23.2% in 2020 and 5.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Big Delta is ranked the 119th 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). Big Delta was ranked the 136th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Big Delta's White Population

548 residents of Big Delta, or 97.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Big Delta is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Big Delta ranks 26th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Delta's White population has grown by an estimated 41.2%. White residents' share of Big Delta's population has increased from 87.4% to 97.0%.

Big Delta is more White than neighboring Delta Junction (74.9% White), Fort Greely (57.7% White), and Deltana (84.3% White). Big Delta is less White than neighboring Whitestone (100% White), and Harding-Birch Lakes (100% White).

Big Delta's Black Population

0 residents of Big Delta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Big Delta is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Big Delta ranks 38th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Delta's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Big Delta's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.0%.

Big Delta is less Black than neighboring Delta Junction (0.2% Black), Fort Greely (4.5% Black), and Deltana (2.2% Black).

Big Delta's Asian Population

0 residents of Big Delta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Big Delta is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Big Delta ranks 118th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Delta's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Big Delta's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Big Delta is less Asian than neighboring Delta Junction (0.5% Asian), and Deltana (0.5% Asian).

Big Delta's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Big Delta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Big Delta is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Big Delta ranks 134th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Delta's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Big Delta's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

Big Delta is less Hispanic than neighboring Delta Junction (15.2% Hispanic), and Fort Greely (37.8% Hispanic).

Big Delta's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Big Delta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Big Delta is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Big Delta ranks 309th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Delta's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Big Delta's population has decreased from 2.9% to 0.0%.

Big Delta is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delta Junction (3.4% Native American/Other), and Deltana (2.2% Native American/Other).

Big Delta's Multiracial Population

17 residents of Big Delta, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Big Delta is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Big Delta ranks 218th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Big Delta's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Big Delta's population has decreased from 4.3% to 3.0%.

Big Delta is more Multiracial than neighboring Whitestone (0% Multiracial), Fort Greely (0% Multiracial), and Harding-Birch Lakes (0% Multiracial). Big Delta is less Multiracial than neighboring Delta Junction (5.8% Multiracial), and Deltana (10.9% 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.