Cold Bay, AK Demographics

A map of Cold Bay's Population by Race

Cold Bay, Alaska has an estimated population of 145, a dramatic increase from the 50 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.2% Multiracial, 26.2% White, 20.0% Asian, 15.2% Native American/Other, 2.8% Hispanic, and 0.7% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Cold Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Cold Bay has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 Cold Bay, that probability was 76.3% in 2020 and 74.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Cold Bay is ranked the 209th 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). Cold Bay was ranked the 293rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Cold Bay's White Population

38 residents of Cold Bay, or 26.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Cold Bay is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Cold Bay ranks 182nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cold Bay's White population has grown by an estimated 137.5%. White residents' share of Cold Bay's population has decreased from 32.0% to 26.2%.

Cold Bay is more White than neighboring King Cove (11.3% White), False Pass (6% White), Nelson Lagoon (10.3% White), and Sand Point (18.1% White).

Cold Bay's Black Population

1 residents of Cold Bay, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Cold Bay is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Cold Bay ranks 8th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cold Bay's Black population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. Black residents' share of Cold Bay's population has decreased from 6.0% to 0.7%.

Cold Bay is more Black than neighboring King Cove (0.3% Black), False Pass (0% Black), and Nelson Lagoon (0% Black). Cold Bay is less Black than neighboring Sand Point (0.8% Black), and Akutan (13% Black).

Cold Bay's Asian Population

29 residents of Cold Bay, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Cold Bay is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Cold Bay ranks 50th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cold Bay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 2800.0%. Asian residents' share of Cold Bay's population has increased from 2.0% to 20.0%.

Cold Bay is more Asian than neighboring False Pass (0% Asian), Nelson Lagoon (0% Asian), Sand Point (16.2% Asian), and Akutan (16.4% Asian). Cold Bay is less Asian than neighboring King Cove (25.8% Asian).

Cold Bay's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Cold Bay, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Cold Bay is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Cold Bay ranks 13th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cold Bay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Cold Bay's population has decreased from 12.0% to 2.8%.

Cold Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Nelson Lagoon (0% Hispanic). Cold Bay is less Hispanic than neighboring King Cove (4.4% Hispanic), False Pass (55% Hispanic), Sand Point (4.2% Hispanic), and Akutan (16.1% Hispanic).

Cold Bay's Native American/Other Population

22 residents of Cold Bay, or 15.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Cold Bay is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Cold Bay ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cold Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 69.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Cold Bay's population has decreased from 26.0% to 15.2%.

Cold Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring King Cove (48.4% Native American/Other), False Pass (39.1% Native American/Other), Nelson Lagoon (89.7% Native American/Other), Sand Point (44.6% Native American/Other), and Akutan (23.3% Native American/Other).

Cold Bay's Multiracial Population

51 residents of Cold Bay, or 35.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Cold Bay is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Cold Bay ranks 5th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Cold Bay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 363.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Cold Bay's population has increased from 22.0% to 35.2%.

Cold Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring King Cove (9.8% Multiracial), False Pass (0% Multiracial), Nelson Lagoon (0% Multiracial), Sand Point (16% Multiracial), and Akutan (4.9% 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.