Gustavus, AK Demographics

A map of Gustavus's Population by Race

Gustavus, Alaska has an estimated population of 594, a decrease from the 655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.7% White, 5.2% Native American/Other, 3.7% Multiracial, 3.4% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Gustavus, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Gustavus 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 Gustavus, that probability was 27.4% in 2020 and 22.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Gustavus is ranked the 115th 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). Gustavus was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Gustavus's White Population

521 residents of Gustavus, or 87.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Gustavus is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Gustavus ranks 42nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gustavus's White population has declined by an estimated 6.1%. White residents' share of Gustavus's population has increased from 84.7% to 87.7%.

Gustavus is more White than neighboring Excursion Inlet (41.9% White), Game Creek (0% White), Hoonah (35.8% White), and Whitestone Logging Camp (0% White). Gustavus is less White than neighboring Elfin Cove (100% White).

Gustavus's Black Population

0 residents of Gustavus, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Gustavus is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Gustavus ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gustavus's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Gustavus's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Gustavus is less Black than neighboring Excursion Inlet (19.4% Black), and Hoonah (0.6% Black).

Gustavus's Asian Population

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

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

Gustavus is less Asian than neighboring Excursion Inlet (21% Asian), and Hoonah (7.1% Asian).

Gustavus's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Gustavus, or 3.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Gustavus is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Gustavus ranks 147th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gustavus's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 11.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Gustavus's population has increased from 2.7% to 3.4%.

Gustavus is more Hispanic than neighboring Game Creek (0% Hispanic), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Hispanic), and Elfin Cove (0% Hispanic). Gustavus is less Hispanic than neighboring Excursion Inlet (17.7% Hispanic), and Hoonah (15.3% Hispanic).

Gustavus's Native American/Other Population

31 residents of Gustavus, or 5.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Gustavus is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Gustavus ranks 275th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gustavus's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 18.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Gustavus's population has decreased from 5.8% to 5.2%.

Gustavus is more Native American/Other than neighboring Excursion Inlet (0% Native American/Other), Game Creek (0% Native American/Other), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Native American/Other), and Elfin Cove (0% Native American/Other). Gustavus is less Native American/Other than neighboring Hoonah (26% Native American/Other).

Gustavus's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Gustavus, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Gustavus is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Gustavus ranks 168th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Gustavus's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 48.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Gustavus's population has decreased from 6.6% to 3.7%.

Gustavus is more Multiracial than neighboring Excursion Inlet (0% Multiracial), Game Creek (0% Multiracial), Whitestone Logging Camp (0% Multiracial), and Elfin Cove (0% Multiracial). Gustavus is less Multiracial than neighboring Hoonah (15.2% 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.