Elfin Cove, AK Demographics

A map of Elfin Cove's Population by Race

Elfin Cove, Alaska has an estimated population of 28, a large increase from the 24 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Elfin Cove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Elfin Cove has become considerably less racially diverse since 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 Elfin Cove, that probability was 8.0% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Elfin Cove is ranked the 289th 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). Elfin Cove was ranked the 318th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Elfin Cove's White Population

28 residents of Elfin Cove, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Elfin Cove is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Elfin Cove ranks 5th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Cove's White population has grown by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Elfin Cove's population has increased from 95.8% to 100.0%.

Elfin Cove is more White than neighboring Pelican (44.8% White), Gustavus (87.7% White), Game Creek (0% White), Hoonah (35.8% White), and Whitestone Logging Camp (0% White).

Elfin Cove's Black Population

0 residents of Elfin Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Elfin Cove is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Elfin Cove ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Cove's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Elfin Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elfin Cove is less Black than neighboring Hoonah (0.6% Black).

Elfin Cove's Asian Population

0 residents of Elfin Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Elfin Cove is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Elfin Cove ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Cove's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Elfin Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elfin Cove is less Asian than neighboring Hoonah (7.1% Asian).

Elfin Cove's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Elfin Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Elfin Cove is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Elfin Cove ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Cove's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Hispanic residents' share of Elfin Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elfin Cove is less Hispanic than neighboring Gustavus (3.4% Hispanic), and Hoonah (15.3% Hispanic).

Elfin Cove's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Elfin Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Elfin Cove is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Elfin Cove ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Cove's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Elfin Cove's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Elfin Cove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Pelican (32.8% Native American/Other), Gustavus (5.2% Native American/Other), and Hoonah (26% Native American/Other).

Elfin Cove's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Elfin Cove, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Elfin Cove is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Elfin Cove ranks 221st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Elfin Cove's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Elfin Cove's population has decreased from 4.2% to 0.0%.

Elfin Cove is less Multiracial than neighboring Pelican (22.4% Multiracial), Gustavus (3.7% Multiracial), and Hoonah (15.2% 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.