Cantwell, AK Demographics

A map of Cantwell's Population by Race

Cantwell, Alaska has an estimated population of 128, a dramatic decrease from the 200 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 67.2% White, 19.5% Native American/Other, 10.2% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 1.6% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cantwell, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cantwell has become 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 Cantwell, that probability was 48.9% in 2020 and 50.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cantwell is ranked the 214th 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). Cantwell was ranked the 197th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cantwell's White Population

86 residents of Cantwell, or 67.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cantwell is higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Cantwell ranks 126th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cantwell's White population has declined by an estimated 36.8%. White residents' share of Cantwell's population has decreased from 68.0% to 67.2%.

Cantwell is more White than neighboring Healy (67% White), and Nenana (48.2% White). Cantwell is less White than neighboring Denali Park (77.5% White), Ferry (100% White), and Anderson (85.7% White).

Cantwell's Black Population

2 residents of Cantwell, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cantwell is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Cantwell ranks 52nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cantwell's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Cantwell's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Cantwell is more Black than neighboring Healy (0.3% Black), Ferry (0% Black), Anderson (0% Black), and Nenana (0% Black). Cantwell is less Black than neighboring Denali Park (6% Black).

Cantwell's Asian Population

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

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

Cantwell is less Asian than neighboring Denali Park (2.6% Asian), and Healy (3.3% Asian).

Cantwell's Hispanic Population

2 residents of Cantwell, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cantwell is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cantwell ranks 251st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cantwell's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Cantwell's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.6%.

Cantwell is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferry (0% Hispanic). Cantwell is less Hispanic than neighboring Denali Park (6.8% Hispanic), Healy (3.7% Hispanic), Anderson (7.1% Hispanic), and Nenana (2.9% Hispanic).

Cantwell's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Cantwell, or 19.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cantwell is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cantwell ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cantwell's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cantwell's population has increased from 18.0% to 19.5%.

Cantwell is more Native American/Other than neighboring Denali Park (6.1% Native American/Other), Healy (3.6% Native American/Other), Ferry (0% Native American/Other), and Anderson (2.1% Native American/Other). Cantwell is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nenana (43.4% Native American/Other).

Cantwell's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Cantwell, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cantwell is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Cantwell ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cantwell's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Cantwell's population has decreased from 12.5% to 10.2%.

Cantwell is more Multiracial than neighboring Denali Park (1% Multiracial), Ferry (0% Multiracial), Anderson (5% Multiracial), and Nenana (5.4% Multiracial). Cantwell is less Multiracial than neighboring Healy (22.1% 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.