Central, AK Demographics

A map of Central's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	93	52	86.1%	78.8%
Native American/Other	15	9	13.9%	13.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	1.5%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	6.1%

Central, Alaska has an estimated population of 108, a dramatic increase from the 66 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.1% White, 13.9% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Central, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Central 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 Central, that probability was 35.7% in 2020 and 23.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Central is ranked the 223rd 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). Central was ranked the 275th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Central's White Population

93 residents of Central, or 86.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Central is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Central ranks 80th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's White population has grown by an estimated 78.8%. White residents' share of Central's population has increased from 78.8% to 86.1%.

Central is more White than neighboring Circle (11.1% White), Fort Yukon (2.6% White), Chalkyitsik (0% White), Birch Creek (0% White), and Healy Lake (0% White).

Central's Black Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Central is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Central ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Central is less Black than neighboring Fort Yukon (0.8% Black).

Central's Asian Population

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

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

Central is less Asian than neighboring Fort Yukon (2% Asian).

Central's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Central is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Central ranks 204th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.0%.

Central is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Yukon (0.3% Hispanic).

Central's Native American/Other Population

15 residents of Central, or 13.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Central is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Central ranks 207th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Central's population has remained roughly unchanged at 13.9%.

Central is more Native American/Other than neighboring Birch Creek (0% Native American/Other). Central is less Native American/Other than neighboring Circle (81.5% Native American/Other), Fort Yukon (88% Native American/Other), Chalkyitsik (86.3% Native American/Other), and Healy Lake (100% Native American/Other).

Central's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Central, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Central is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Central ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Central's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Central's population has decreased from 6.1% to 0.0%.

Central is less Multiracial than neighboring Circle (7.4% Multiracial), Fort Yukon (6.4% Multiracial), and Chalkyitsik (13.8% 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.