Gateway, AK Demographics

A map of Gateway's Population by Race

Gateway, Alaska has an estimated population of 6,845, a large increase from the 5,748 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.7% White, 11.3% Multiracial, 9.4% Hispanic, 4.4% Native American/Other, 2.8% Black, and 2.5% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gateway, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gateway has become considerably more 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 Gateway, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 48.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gateway is ranked the 15th 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). Gateway was ranked the 20th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gateway's White Population

4,773 residents of Gateway, or 69.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gateway is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Gateway ranks 104th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gateway's White population has grown by an estimated 10.9%. White residents' share of Gateway's population has decreased from 74.9% to 69.7%.

Gateway is less White than neighboring South Lakes (80.8% White), North Lakes (74.9% White), Farm Loop (79.2% White), Palmer (70.9% White), and Fishhook (73.3% White).

Gateway's Black Population

189 residents of Gateway, or 2.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gateway is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Gateway ranks 31st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gateway's Black population has grown by an estimated 98.9%. Black residents' share of Gateway's population has increased from 1.7% to 2.8%.

Gateway is more Black than neighboring South Lakes (0.6% Black), North Lakes (0.4% Black), Farm Loop (0.8% Black), Palmer (2% Black), and Fishhook (1.5% Black).

Gateway's Asian Population

171 residents of Gateway, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Gateway is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Gateway ranks 55th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gateway's Asian population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Asian residents' share of Gateway's population has increased from 1.9% to 2.5%.

Gateway is more Asian than neighboring South Lakes (1.7% Asian), North Lakes (1.4% Asian), Farm Loop (0.1% Asian), Palmer (1.6% Asian), and Fishhook (0.7% Asian).

Gateway's Hispanic Population

643 residents of Gateway, or 9.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gateway is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gateway ranks 58th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gateway's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 96.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gateway's population has increased from 5.7% to 9.4%.

Gateway is more Hispanic than neighboring South Lakes (5.1% Hispanic), North Lakes (6.8% Hispanic), Farm Loop (5.4% Hispanic), Palmer (6.7% Hispanic), and Fishhook (6.7% Hispanic).

Gateway's Native American/Other Population

298 residents of Gateway, or 4.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gateway is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gateway ranks 279th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gateway's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gateway's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.4%.

Gateway is more Native American/Other than neighboring Farm Loop (1.4% Native American/Other). Gateway is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Lakes (5.8% Native American/Other), North Lakes (6% Native American/Other), Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other), and Fishhook (5.7% Native American/Other).

Gateway's Multiracial Population

771 residents of Gateway, or 11.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gateway is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gateway ranks 80th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gateway's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 28.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Gateway's population has increased from 10.4% to 11.3%.

Gateway is more Multiracial than neighboring South Lakes (5.9% Multiracial), North Lakes (10.5% Multiracial), and Palmer (9.2% Multiracial). Gateway is less Multiracial than neighboring Farm Loop (13.1% Multiracial), and Fishhook (12% 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.