Deltana, AK Demographics

A map of Deltana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,683	2,004	84.3%	85.0%
Multiracial	218	118	10.9%	5.0%
Black	44	25	2.2%	1.1%
Native American/Other	43	64	2.2%	2.7%
Asian	9	32	0.5%	1.4%
Hispanic	0	116	0.0%	4.9%

Deltana, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,997, a large decrease from the 2,359 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.3% White, 10.9% Multiracial, 2.2% Black, 2.2% Native American/Other, 0.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Deltana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Deltana is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Deltana, that probability was 27.2% in 2020 and 27.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Deltana is ranked the 48th 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). Deltana was ranked the 43rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Deltana's White Population

1,683 residents of Deltana, or 84.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Deltana is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Deltana ranks 39th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deltana's White population has declined by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Deltana's population has decreased from 85.0% to 84.3%.

Deltana is more White than neighboring Fort Greely (57.7% White), Delta Junction (74.9% White), and Healy Lake (0% White). Deltana is less White than neighboring Big Delta (97% White), and Dry Creek (100% White).

Deltana's Black Population

44 residents of Deltana, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Deltana is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Deltana ranks 47th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deltana's Black population has grown by an estimated 76.0%. Black residents' share of Deltana's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.2%.

Deltana is more Black than neighboring Delta Junction (0.2% Black), Big Delta (0% Black), Healy Lake (0% Black), and Dry Creek (0% Black). Deltana is less Black than neighboring Fort Greely (4.5% Black).

Deltana's Asian Population

9 residents of Deltana, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Deltana is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Deltana ranks 80th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deltana's Asian population has declined by an estimated 71.9%. Asian residents' share of Deltana's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.5%.

Deltana is more Asian than neighboring Fort Greely (0% Asian), Big Delta (0% Asian), Healy Lake (0% Asian), and Dry Creek (0% Asian).

Deltana's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Deltana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Deltana is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Deltana ranks 79th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deltana's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Deltana's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Deltana is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Greely (37.8% Hispanic), and Delta Junction (15.2% Hispanic).

Deltana's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Deltana, or 2.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Deltana is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Deltana ranks 314th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deltana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Deltana's population has decreased from 2.7% to 2.2%.

Deltana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Greely (0% Native American/Other), Big Delta (0% Native American/Other), and Dry Creek (0% Native American/Other). Deltana is less Native American/Other than neighboring Delta Junction (3.4% Native American/Other), and Healy Lake (100% Native American/Other).

Deltana's Multiracial Population

218 residents of Deltana, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Deltana is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Deltana ranks 194th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Deltana's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 84.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Deltana's population has increased from 5.0% to 10.9%.

Deltana is more Multiracial than neighboring Fort Greely (0% Multiracial), Delta Junction (5.8% Multiracial), Big Delta (3% Multiracial), Healy Lake (0% Multiracial), and Dry Creek (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.