Farm Loop, AK Demographics
A map of Farm Loop's Population by Race
Farm Loop, Alaska has an estimated population of 2,894, an increase from the 2,747 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.2% White, 13.1% Multiracial, 5.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, 0.8% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Farm Loop, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
Farm Loop 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 Farm Loop, that probability was 35.5% in 2020 and 35.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
Farm Loop is ranked the 39th 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). Farm Loop was ranked the 38th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
Farm Loop's White Population
2,292 residents of Farm Loop, or 79.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Farm Loop is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Farm Loop ranks 76th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Farm Loop's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Farm Loop's population has remained roughly unchanged at 79.2%.
Farm Loop is more White than neighboring Palmer (70.9% White), Buffalo Soapstone (76.2% White), Gateway (69.7% White), Fishhook (73.3% White), and North Lakes (74.9% White).
Farm Loop's Black Population
22 residents of Farm Loop, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Farm Loop is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Farm Loop ranks 65th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Farm Loop's Black population has remained roughly the same. Black residents' share of Farm Loop's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
Farm Loop is more Black than neighboring Buffalo Soapstone (0% Black), and North Lakes (0.4% Black). Farm Loop is less Black than neighboring Palmer (2% Black), Gateway (2.8% Black), and Fishhook (1.5% Black).
Farm Loop's Asian Population
4 residents of Farm Loop, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Farm Loop is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Farm Loop ranks 84th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Farm Loop's Asian population has declined by an estimated 88.6%. Asian residents' share of Farm Loop's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.1%.
Farm Loop is more Asian than neighboring Buffalo Soapstone (0% Asian). Farm Loop is less Asian than neighboring Palmer (1.6% Asian), Gateway (2.5% Asian), Fishhook (0.7% Asian), and North Lakes (1.4% Asian).
Farm Loop's Hispanic Population
157 residents of Farm Loop, or 5.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Farm Loop is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Farm Loop ranks 71st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Farm Loop's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 9.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Farm Loop's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.4%.
Farm Loop is more Hispanic than neighboring Buffalo Soapstone (3.4% Hispanic). Farm Loop is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmer (6.7% Hispanic), Gateway (9.4% Hispanic), Fishhook (6.7% Hispanic), and North Lakes (6.8% Hispanic).
Farm Loop's Native American/Other Population
41 residents of Farm Loop, or 1.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Farm Loop is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Farm Loop ranks 285th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Farm Loop's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 70.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Farm Loop's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.4%.
Farm Loop is less Native American/Other than neighboring Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other), Buffalo Soapstone (4.7% Native American/Other), Gateway (4.4% Native American/Other), Fishhook (5.7% Native American/Other), and North Lakes (6% Native American/Other).
Farm Loop's Multiracial Population
378 residents of Farm Loop, or 13.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Farm Loop is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Farm Loop ranks 127th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.
Since the 2020 Census, Farm Loop's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Farm Loop's population has increased from 8.1% to 13.1%.
Farm Loop is more Multiracial than neighboring Palmer (9.2% Multiracial), Gateway (11.3% Multiracial), Fishhook (12% Multiracial), and North Lakes (10.5% Multiracial). Farm Loop is less Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo Soapstone (15.7% 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.