Eielson AFB, AK Demographics

A map of Eielson AFB's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,929	1,630	61.1%	62.5%
Hispanic	587	430	18.6%	16.5%
Multiracial	446	201	14.1%	7.7%
Black	167	196	5.3%	7.5%
Asian	21	96	0.7%	3.7%
Native American/Other	5	57	0.2%	2.2%

Eielson AFB, Alaska has an estimated population of 3,155, a large increase from the 2,610 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.1% White, 18.6% Hispanic, 14.1% Multiracial, 5.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Eielson AFB, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Eielson AFB 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 Eielson AFB, that probability was 56.9% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Eielson AFB is ranked the 37th 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). Eielson AFB was ranked the 40th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Eielson AFB's White Population

1,929 residents of Eielson AFB, or 61.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Eielson AFB is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Eielson AFB ranks 143rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eielson AFB's White population has grown by an estimated 18.3%. White residents' share of Eielson AFB's population has decreased from 62.5% to 61.1%.

Eielson AFB is more White than neighboring North Pole (52.5% White). Eielson AFB is less White than neighboring Moose Creek (67.1% White), Salcha (74.7% White), Two Rivers (94.2% White), and Pleasant Valley (100% White).

Eielson AFB's Black Population

167 residents of Eielson AFB, or 5.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Eielson AFB is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Eielson AFB ranks 5th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eielson AFB's Black population has declined by an estimated 14.8%. Black residents' share of Eielson AFB's population has decreased from 7.5% to 5.3%.

Eielson AFB is more Black than neighboring Salcha (0.4% Black), Two Rivers (0% Black), Pleasant Valley (0% Black), and North Pole (4.9% Black). Eielson AFB is less Black than neighboring Moose Creek (6.7% Black).

Eielson AFB's Asian Population

21 residents of Eielson AFB, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Eielson AFB is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Eielson AFB ranks 31st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eielson AFB's Asian population has declined by an estimated 78.1%. Asian residents' share of Eielson AFB's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.7%.

Eielson AFB is more Asian than neighboring Moose Creek (0.4% Asian), Salcha (0% Asian), Two Rivers (0% Asian), and Pleasant Valley (0% Asian). Eielson AFB is less Asian than neighboring North Pole (4% Asian).

Eielson AFB's Hispanic Population

587 residents of Eielson AFB, or 18.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Eielson AFB is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Eielson AFB ranks 10th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eielson AFB's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 36.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Eielson AFB's population has increased from 16.5% to 18.6%.

Eielson AFB is more Hispanic than neighboring Moose Creek (7.7% Hispanic), Salcha (11.2% Hispanic), Two Rivers (0% Hispanic), Pleasant Valley (0% Hispanic), and North Pole (12.5% Hispanic).

Eielson AFB's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Eielson AFB, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Eielson AFB is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Eielson AFB ranks 320th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eielson AFB's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 91.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Eielson AFB's population has decreased from 2.2% to 0.2%.

Eielson AFB is more Native American/Other than neighboring Two Rivers (0% Native American/Other), and Pleasant Valley (0% Native American/Other). Eielson AFB is less Native American/Other than neighboring Moose Creek (4.7% Native American/Other), Salcha (5.4% Native American/Other), and North Pole (7.3% Native American/Other).

Eielson AFB's Multiracial Population

446 residents of Eielson AFB, or 14.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Eielson AFB is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Eielson AFB ranks 138th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Eielson AFB's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 121.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Eielson AFB's population has increased from 7.7% to 14.1%.

Eielson AFB is more Multiracial than neighboring Moose Creek (13.4% Multiracial), Salcha (8.3% Multiracial), Two Rivers (5.8% Multiracial), and Pleasant Valley (0% Multiracial). Eielson AFB is less Multiracial than neighboring North Pole (18.8% 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.