Circle, AK Demographics

A map of Circle's Population by Race

Circle, Alaska has an estimated population of 54, a dramatic decrease from the 91 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.5% Native American/Other, 11.1% White, 7.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Circle, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Circle 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 Circle, that probability was 14.2% in 2020 and 31.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Circle is ranked the 260th 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). Circle was ranked the 253rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Circle's White Population

6 residents of Circle, or 11.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Circle is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Circle ranks 235th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle's White population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. White residents' share of Circle's population has increased from 7.7% to 11.1%.

Circle is more White than neighboring Chalkyitsik (0% White), Fort Yukon (2.6% White), Birch Creek (0% White), and Healy Lake (0% White). Circle is less White than neighboring Central (86.1% White).

Circle's Black Population

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

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

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

Circle's Asian Population

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

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

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

Circle's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Circle, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Circle is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Circle ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

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

Circle's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Circle, or 81.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Circle is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Circle ranks 59th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 47.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Circle's population has decreased from 92.3% to 81.5%.

Circle is more Native American/Other than neighboring Central (13.9% Native American/Other), and Birch Creek (0% Native American/Other). Circle is less Native American/Other than neighboring Chalkyitsik (86.3% Native American/Other), Fort Yukon (88% Native American/Other), and Healy Lake (100% Native American/Other).

Circle's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Circle, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Circle is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Circle ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Circle's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Multiracial residents' share of Circle's population has increased from 0.0% to 7.4%.

Circle is more Multiracial than neighboring Central (0% Multiracial), Fort Yukon (6.4% Multiracial), Birch Creek (0% Multiracial), and Healy Lake (0% Multiracial). Circle is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.