Holy Cross, AK Demographics

A map of Holy Cross's Population by Race

Holy Cross, Alaska has an estimated population of 205, a large increase from the 176 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.1% Native American/Other, 2.9% Hispanic, 2.0% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Holy Cross, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Holy Cross has become considerably 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 Holy Cross, that probability was 34.2% in 2020 and 9.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Holy Cross is ranked the 183rd 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). Holy Cross was ranked the 207th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Holy Cross's White Population

0 residents of Holy Cross, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Holy Cross is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Holy Cross ranks 280th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Holy Cross's population has decreased from 4.0% to 0.0%.

Holy Cross is less White than neighboring Shageluk (23.5% White), Anvik (1.3% White), Aniak (12.1% White), Grayling (1.2% White), and Upper Kalskag (4.2% White).

Holy Cross's Black Population

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

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

Holy Cross's Asian Population

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

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

Holy Cross is less Asian than neighboring Aniak (15.6% Asian).

Holy Cross's Hispanic Population

6 residents of Holy Cross, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Holy Cross is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Holy Cross ranks 226th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Holy Cross's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.9%.

Holy Cross is more Hispanic than neighboring Shageluk (0% Hispanic), Anvik (0% Hispanic), Aniak (1.4% Hispanic), Grayling (0% Hispanic), and Upper Kalskag (0% Hispanic).

Holy Cross's Native American/Other Population

195 residents of Holy Cross, or 95.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Holy Cross is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Holy Cross ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 39.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Holy Cross's population has increased from 79.5% to 95.1%.

Holy Cross is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shageluk (76.5% Native American/Other), Aniak (65.6% Native American/Other), and Upper Kalskag (87.4% Native American/Other). Holy Cross is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anvik (98.7% Native American/Other), and Grayling (98.8% Native American/Other).

Holy Cross's Multiracial Population

4 residents of Holy Cross, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Holy Cross is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Holy Cross ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Holy Cross's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 85.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Holy Cross's population has decreased from 15.3% to 2.0%.

Holy Cross is more Multiracial than neighboring Shageluk (0% Multiracial), Anvik (0% Multiracial), and Grayling (0% Multiracial). Holy Cross is less Multiracial than neighboring Aniak (5.3% Multiracial), and Upper Kalskag (8.4% 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.