College, AK Demographics

A map of College's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6,664	7,380	55.9%	65.1%
Multiracial	1,895	1,265	15.9%	11.2%
Hispanic	1,169	681	9.8%	6.0%
Native American/Other	1,065	1,239	8.9%	10.9%
Asian	721	442	6.0%	3.9%
Black	410	325	3.4%	2.9%

College, Alaska has an estimated population of 11,924, an increase from the 11,332 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.9% White, 15.9% Multiracial, 9.8% Hispanic, 8.9% Native American/Other, 6.0% Asian, and 3.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of College, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

College has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 College, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

College is ranked the 6th 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). College was ranked the 6th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

College's White Population

6,664 residents of College, or 55.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in College is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. College ranks 132nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, College's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of College's population has decreased from 65.1% to 55.9%.

College is more White than neighboring Fairbanks (55% White). College is less White than neighboring South Van Horn (66.1% White), Farmers Loop (81.6% White), Goldstream (86.9% White), and Chena Ridge (74.3% White).

College's Black Population

410 residents of College, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in College is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. College ranks 20th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, College's Black population has grown by an estimated 26.2%. Black residents' share of College's population has increased from 2.9% to 3.4%.

College is more Black than neighboring South Van Horn (0% Black), Farmers Loop (0% Black), Goldstream (0% Black), and Chena Ridge (0.5% Black). College is less Black than neighboring Fairbanks (8.2% Black).

College's Asian Population

721 residents of College, or 6.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in College is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. College ranks 28th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, College's Asian population has grown by an estimated 63.1%. Asian residents' share of College's population has increased from 3.9% to 6.0%.

College is more Asian than neighboring South Van Horn (0.5% Asian), Farmers Loop (1% Asian), Fairbanks (4.2% Asian), Goldstream (0% Asian), and Chena Ridge (1.9% Asian).

College's Hispanic Population

1,169 residents of College, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in College is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. College ranks 51st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, College's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 71.7%. Hispanic residents' share of College's population has increased from 6.0% to 9.8%.

College is more Hispanic than neighboring South Van Horn (3.3% Hispanic), Farmers Loop (7.2% Hispanic), Goldstream (5% Hispanic), and Chena Ridge (5.9% Hispanic). College is less Hispanic than neighboring Fairbanks (11.3% Hispanic).

College's Native American/Other Population

1,065 residents of College, or 8.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in College is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. College ranks 221st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, College's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 14.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of College's population has decreased from 10.9% to 8.9%.

College is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farmers Loop (3.6% Native American/Other), and Goldstream (1.2% Native American/Other). College is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Van Horn (30.1% Native American/Other), Fairbanks (10.4% Native American/Other), and Chena Ridge (9.6% Native American/Other).

College's Multiracial Population

1,895 residents of College, or 15.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in College is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. College ranks 64th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, College's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 49.8%. Multiracial residents' share of College's population has increased from 11.2% to 15.9%.

College is more Multiracial than neighboring South Van Horn (0% Multiracial), Farmers Loop (6.5% Multiracial), Fairbanks (10.8% Multiracial), Goldstream (7% Multiracial), and Chena Ridge (7.8% 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.