Golovin, AK Demographics

A map of Golovin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	160	159	88.4%	90.9%
Asian	11	0	6.1%	0.0%
White	6	11	3.3%	6.3%
Hispanic	4	1	2.2%	0.6%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	4	0.0%	2.3%

Golovin, Alaska has an estimated population of 181, an increase from the 175 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 88.4% Native American/Other, 6.1% Asian, 3.3% White, 2.2% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Golovin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Golovin has become 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 Golovin, that probability was 17.0% in 2020 and 21.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Golovin 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). Golovin was ranked the 208th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Golovin's White Population

6 residents of Golovin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Golovin is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Golovin ranks 251st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golovin's White population has declined by an estimated 45.5%. White residents' share of Golovin's population has decreased from 6.3% to 3.3%.

Golovin is more White than neighboring White Mountain (1.4% White), Elim (1.6% White), Stebbins (1.7% White), and St. Michael (0% White). Golovin is less White than neighboring Deering (4.4% White).

Golovin's Black Population

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

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

Golovin is less Black than neighboring Elim (0.5% Black), and Stebbins (0.3% Black).

Golovin's Asian Population

11 residents of Golovin, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Golovin is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Golovin ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golovin's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 11. Asian residents' share of Golovin's population has increased from 0.0% to 6.1%.

Golovin is more Asian than neighboring White Mountain (0% Asian), Elim (0.5% Asian), Stebbins (1.2% Asian), St. Michael (0% Asian), and Deering (0.9% Asian).

Golovin's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Golovin, or 2.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Golovin is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Golovin ranks 250th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golovin's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Golovin's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.2%.

Golovin is more Hispanic than neighboring White Mountain (0% Hispanic), Elim (1% Hispanic), Stebbins (0.5% Hispanic), St. Michael (0% Hispanic), and Deering (0.9% Hispanic).

Golovin's Native American/Other Population

160 residents of Golovin, or 88.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Golovin is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Golovin ranks 67th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golovin's Native American/Other population has remained roughly the same. Native American/Other residents' share of Golovin's population has decreased from 90.9% to 88.4%.

Golovin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Stebbins (83.7% Native American/Other), and Deering (82.8% Native American/Other). Golovin is less Native American/Other than neighboring White Mountain (95% Native American/Other), Elim (96.3% Native American/Other), and St. Michael (94.4% Native American/Other).

Golovin's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Golovin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Golovin is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Golovin ranks 282nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Golovin's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Golovin's population has decreased from 2.3% to 0.0%.

Golovin is less Multiracial than neighboring White Mountain (3.6% Multiracial), Stebbins (12.6% Multiracial), St. Michael (5.6% Multiracial), and Deering (11% 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.