Gulkana, AK Demographics

A map of Gulkana's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	26	63	55.3%	57.3%
White	18	37	38.3%	33.6%
Multiracial	3	5	6.4%	4.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	4.5%

Gulkana, Alaska has an estimated population of 47, a dramatic decrease from the 110 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.3% Native American/Other, 38.3% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gulkana, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gulkana has become 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 Gulkana, that probability was 55.5% in 2020 and 54.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gulkana is ranked the 270th 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). Gulkana was ranked the 238th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gulkana's White Population

18 residents of Gulkana, or 38.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gulkana is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Gulkana ranks 177th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulkana's White population has declined by an estimated 51.4%. White residents' share of Gulkana's population has increased from 33.6% to 38.3%.

Gulkana is more White than neighboring Copper Center (34.1% White). Gulkana is less White than neighboring Tazlina (40.8% White), Silver Springs (88.7% White), Gakona (57.5% White), and Glennallen (47.6% White).

Gulkana's Black Population

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

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

Gulkana is less Black than neighboring Glennallen (1.1% Black).

Gulkana's Asian Population

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

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

Gulkana is less Asian than neighboring Tazlina (1.4% Asian), Gakona (4.4% Asian), and Copper Center (1.7% Asian).

Gulkana's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Gulkana, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gulkana is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gulkana ranks 87th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulkana's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Gulkana's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

Gulkana is less Hispanic than neighboring Tazlina (8.5% Hispanic), Copper Center (1.7% Hispanic), and Glennallen (6.4% Hispanic).

Gulkana's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Gulkana, or 55.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gulkana is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gulkana ranks 160th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulkana's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gulkana's population has decreased from 57.3% to 55.3%.

Gulkana is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tazlina (38.1% Native American/Other), Silver Springs (0% Native American/Other), Gakona (33.7% Native American/Other), Copper Center (51.7% Native American/Other), and Glennallen (42% Native American/Other).

Gulkana's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Gulkana, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gulkana is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gulkana ranks 211th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gulkana's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Gulkana's population has increased from 4.5% to 6.4%.

Gulkana is more Multiracial than neighboring Gakona (4.4% Multiracial), and Glennallen (2.9% Multiracial). Gulkana is less Multiracial than neighboring 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.