Buffalo Soapstone, AK Demographics

A map of Buffalo Soapstone's Population by Race

Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska has an estimated population of 739, a large decrease from the 1,021 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 15.7% Multiracial, 4.7% Native American/Other, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Buffalo Soapstone, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Buffalo Soapstone 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 Buffalo Soapstone, that probability was 33.1% in 2020 and 39.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Buffalo Soapstone is ranked the 98th 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). Buffalo Soapstone was ranked the 71st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Buffalo Soapstone's White Population

563 residents of Buffalo Soapstone, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Buffalo Soapstone is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Buffalo Soapstone ranks 68th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo Soapstone's White population has declined by an estimated 31.8%. White residents' share of Buffalo Soapstone's population has decreased from 80.8% to 76.2%.

Buffalo Soapstone is more White than neighboring Palmer (70.9% White), Fishhook (73.3% White), and Gateway (69.7% White). Buffalo Soapstone is less White than neighboring Farm Loop (79.2% White), and Butte (84.6% White).

Buffalo Soapstone's Black Population

0 residents of Buffalo Soapstone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Buffalo Soapstone is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Buffalo Soapstone ranks 151st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Buffalo Soapstone is less Black than neighboring Farm Loop (0.8% Black), Palmer (2% Black), Fishhook (1.5% Black), Butte (0.8% Black), and Gateway (2.8% Black).

Buffalo Soapstone's Asian Population

0 residents of Buffalo Soapstone, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Buffalo Soapstone is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Buffalo Soapstone ranks 128th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo Soapstone's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Buffalo Soapstone's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Buffalo Soapstone is less Asian than neighboring Farm Loop (0.1% Asian), Palmer (1.6% Asian), Fishhook (0.7% Asian), Butte (1.2% Asian), and Gateway (2.5% Asian).

Buffalo Soapstone's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Buffalo Soapstone, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Buffalo Soapstone is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Buffalo Soapstone ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo Soapstone's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Buffalo Soapstone's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.4%.

Buffalo Soapstone is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte (3.3% Hispanic). Buffalo Soapstone is less Hispanic than neighboring Farm Loop (5.4% Hispanic), Palmer (6.7% Hispanic), Fishhook (6.7% Hispanic), and Gateway (9.4% Hispanic).

Buffalo Soapstone's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of Buffalo Soapstone, or 4.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Buffalo Soapstone is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Buffalo Soapstone ranks 291st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo Soapstone's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Buffalo Soapstone's population has remained roughly unchanged at 4.7%.

Buffalo Soapstone is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farm Loop (1.4% Native American/Other), Butte (4.2% Native American/Other), and Gateway (4.4% Native American/Other). Buffalo Soapstone is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other), and Fishhook (5.7% Native American/Other).

Buffalo Soapstone's Multiracial Population

116 residents of Buffalo Soapstone, or 15.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Buffalo Soapstone is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Buffalo Soapstone ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Buffalo Soapstone's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Buffalo Soapstone's population has increased from 11.3% to 15.7%.

Buffalo Soapstone is more Multiracial than neighboring Farm Loop (13.1% Multiracial), Palmer (9.2% Multiracial), Fishhook (12% Multiracial), Butte (5.9% Multiracial), and Gateway (11.3% 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.