Gakona, AK Demographics

A map of Gakona's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	104	96	57.5%	56.8%
Native American/Other	61	60	33.7%	35.5%
Asian	8	0	4.4%	0.0%
Multiracial	8	4	4.4%	2.4%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	9	0.0%	5.3%

Gakona, Alaska has an estimated population of 181, an increase from the 169 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.5% White, 33.7% Native American/Other, 4.4% Asian, 4.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gakona, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gakona 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 Gakona, that probability was 54.8% in 2020 and 55.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gakona is ranked the 191st 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). Gakona was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gakona's White Population

104 residents of Gakona, or 57.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gakona is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Gakona ranks 155th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gakona's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Gakona's population has increased from 56.8% to 57.5%.

Gakona is more White than neighboring Gulkana (38.3% White), Tazlina (40.8% White), Copper Center (34.1% White), and Chistochina (12.1% White). Gakona is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (88.7% White).

Gakona's Black Population

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

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

Gakona's Asian Population

8 residents of Gakona, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gakona is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Gakona ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gakona's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Asian residents' share of Gakona's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.4%.

Gakona is more Asian than neighboring Gulkana (0% Asian), Tazlina (1.4% Asian), Silver Springs (0% Asian), Copper Center (1.7% Asian), and Chistochina (0% Asian).

Gakona's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Gakona, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gakona is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gakona ranks 68th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gakona's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gakona's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.0%.

Gakona is less Hispanic than neighboring Tazlina (8.5% Hispanic), and Copper Center (1.7% Hispanic).

Gakona's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of Gakona, or 33.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gakona is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gakona ranks 178th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gakona's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gakona's population has decreased from 35.5% to 33.7%.

Gakona is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Native American/Other). Gakona is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gulkana (55.3% Native American/Other), Tazlina (38.1% Native American/Other), Copper Center (51.7% Native American/Other), and Chistochina (87.9% Native American/Other).

Gakona's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Gakona, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gakona is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gakona ranks 280th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gakona's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gakona's population has increased from 2.4% to 4.4%.

Gakona is more Multiracial than neighboring Chistochina (0% Multiracial). Gakona is less Multiracial than neighboring Gulkana (6.4% Multiracial), Tazlina (11.2% Multiracial), Silver Springs (11.3% Multiracial), and Copper Center (10.7% 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.