Kaktovik, AK Demographics

A map of Kaktovik's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	113	269	91.1%	95.1%
Multiracial	6	2	4.8%	0.7%
White	4	12	3.2%	4.2%
Hispanic	1	0	0.8%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Kaktovik, Alaska has an estimated population of 124, a dramatic decrease from the 283 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 91.1% Native American/Other, 4.8% Multiracial, 3.2% White, 0.8% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kaktovik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kaktovik 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 Kaktovik, that probability was 9.5% in 2020 and 16.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kaktovik is ranked the 215th 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). Kaktovik was ranked the 168th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kaktovik's White Population

4 residents of Kaktovik, or 3.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kaktovik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Kaktovik ranks 276th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaktovik's White population has declined by an estimated 66.7%. White residents' share of Kaktovik's population has decreased from 4.2% to 3.2%.

Kaktovik is more White than neighboring Arctic Village (0% White), Chalkyitsik (0% White), Fort Yukon (2.6% White), and Venetie (0% White). Kaktovik is less White than neighboring Circle (11.1% White).

Kaktovik's Black Population

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

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

Kaktovik is less Black than neighboring Fort Yukon (0.8% Black).

Kaktovik's Asian Population

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

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

Kaktovik is less Asian than neighboring Fort Yukon (2% Asian).

Kaktovik's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Kaktovik, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kaktovik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Kaktovik ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaktovik's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Hispanic residents' share of Kaktovik's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.8%.

Kaktovik is more Hispanic than neighboring Arctic Village (0% Hispanic), Chalkyitsik (0% Hispanic), Fort Yukon (0.3% Hispanic), Venetie (0% Hispanic), and Circle (0% Hispanic).

Kaktovik's Native American/Other Population

113 residents of Kaktovik, or 91.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kaktovik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Kaktovik ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaktovik's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 58.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kaktovik's population has decreased from 95.1% to 91.1%.

Kaktovik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chalkyitsik (86.3% Native American/Other), Fort Yukon (88% Native American/Other), and Circle (81.5% Native American/Other). Kaktovik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Arctic Village (95.1% Native American/Other), and Venetie (100% Native American/Other).

Kaktovik's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Kaktovik, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kaktovik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Kaktovik ranks 309th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kaktovik's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kaktovik's population has increased from 0.7% to 4.8%.

Kaktovik is more Multiracial than neighboring Venetie (0% Multiracial). Kaktovik is less Multiracial than neighboring Arctic Village (4.9% Multiracial), Chalkyitsik (13.8% Multiracial), Fort Yukon (6.4% Multiracial), and Circle (7.4% 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.