Chignik, AK Demographics

A map of Chignik's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Multiracial	13	12	48.1%	12.4%
Native American/Other	10	58	37.0%	59.8%
White	4	19	14.8%	19.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	3.1%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	5.2%

Chignik, Alaska has an estimated population of 27, a dramatic decrease from the 97 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.1% Multiracial, 37.0% Native American/Other, 14.8% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Chignik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Chignik has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Chignik, that probability was 58.5% in 2020 and 60.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Chignik is ranked the 290th 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). Chignik was ranked the 250th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Chignik's White Population

4 residents of Chignik, or 14.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Chignik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Chignik ranks 194th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chignik's White population has declined by an estimated 78.9%. White residents' share of Chignik's population has decreased from 19.6% to 14.8%.

Chignik is more White than neighboring Chignik Lake (3.7% White), Port Heiden (5.5% White), Perryville (3.7% White), and Ivanof Bay (0% White). Chignik is less White than neighboring Chignik Lagoon (24.1% White).

Chignik's Black Population

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

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

Chignik's Asian Population

0 residents of Chignik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Chignik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Chignik ranks 35th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chignik's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Chignik's population has decreased from 3.1% to 0.0%.

Chignik's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Chignik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Chignik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Chignik ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chignik's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Chignik's population has decreased from 5.2% to 0.0%.

Chignik is less Hispanic than neighboring Perryville (1.2% Hispanic).

Chignik's Native American/Other Population

10 residents of Chignik, or 37.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Chignik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Chignik ranks 155th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chignik's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 82.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Chignik's population has decreased from 59.8% to 37.0%.

Chignik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ivanof Bay (0% Native American/Other). Chignik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chignik Lagoon (44.8% Native American/Other), Chignik Lake (63% Native American/Other), Port Heiden (80.8% Native American/Other), and Perryville (82.9% Native American/Other).

Chignik's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Chignik, or 48.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Chignik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Chignik ranks 51st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Chignik's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Chignik's population has increased from 12.4% to 48.1%.

Chignik is more Multiracial than neighboring Chignik Lagoon (31% Multiracial), Chignik Lake (33.3% Multiracial), Port Heiden (13.7% Multiracial), Perryville (12.2% Multiracial), and Ivanof Bay (0% 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.