Dillingham, AK Demographics

A map of Dillingham's Population by Race

Dillingham, Alaska has an estimated population of 2,109, a decrease from the 2,249 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.4% Native American/Other, 25.3% White, 14.3% Multiracial, 5.1% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dillingham, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dillingham has become 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 Dillingham, that probability was 60.9% in 2020 and 64.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dillingham is ranked the 46th 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). Dillingham was ranked the 44th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dillingham's White Population

534 residents of Dillingham, or 25.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dillingham is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Dillingham ranks 187th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillingham's White population has declined by an estimated 6.0%. White residents' share of Dillingham's population has remained roughly unchanged at 25.3%.

Dillingham is more White than neighboring Clark's Point (12% White), Aleknagik (4.3% White), Manokotak (8.8% White), and Ekwok (2.8% White). Dillingham is less White than neighboring Portage Creek (100% White).

Dillingham's Black Population

3 residents of Dillingham, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dillingham is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Dillingham ranks 71st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillingham's Black population has declined by an estimated 82.4%. Black residents' share of Dillingham's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.1%.

Dillingham is more Black than neighboring Clark's Point (0% Black), Aleknagik (0% Black), Manokotak (0% Black), Portage Creek (0% Black), and Ekwok (0% Black).

Dillingham's Asian Population

79 residents of Dillingham, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dillingham is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Dillingham ranks 65th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillingham's Asian population has grown by an estimated 107.9%. Asian residents' share of Dillingham's population has increased from 1.7% to 3.7%.

Dillingham is more Asian than neighboring Clark's Point (0% Asian), Aleknagik (0% Asian), Manokotak (0% Asian), Portage Creek (0% Asian), and Ekwok (0% Asian).

Dillingham's Hispanic Population

108 residents of Dillingham, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dillingham is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Dillingham ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillingham's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 17.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Dillingham's population has increased from 4.1% to 5.1%.

Dillingham is more Hispanic than neighboring Clark's Point (0% Hispanic), Aleknagik (0% Hispanic), Manokotak (2.5% Hispanic), and Portage Creek (0% Hispanic). Dillingham is less Hispanic than neighboring Ekwok (36.1% Hispanic).

Dillingham's Native American/Other Population

1,083 residents of Dillingham, or 51.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dillingham is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Dillingham ranks 162nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillingham's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 13.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dillingham's population has decreased from 55.6% to 51.4%.

Dillingham is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portage Creek (0% Native American/Other). Dillingham is less Native American/Other than neighboring Clark's Point (80% Native American/Other), Aleknagik (90.2% Native American/Other), Manokotak (86% Native American/Other), and Ekwok (61.1% Native American/Other).

Dillingham's Multiracial Population

302 residents of Dillingham, or 14.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dillingham is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Dillingham ranks 45th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dillingham's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Dillingham's population has increased from 12.6% to 14.3%.

Dillingham is more Multiracial than neighboring Clark's Point (8% Multiracial), Aleknagik (5.4% Multiracial), Manokotak (2.7% Multiracial), Portage Creek (0% Multiracial), and Ekwok (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.