Kaktovik, AK Demographics

A map of Kaktovik's Population by Race

Kaktovik, Alaska had a population of 283 in 2020. It was 4.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 95.1% Native American/Other, and 0.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Kaktovik, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is the 168th most populous. 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's White Population

12 residents of Kaktovik identify as White, or 4.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Kaktovik considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is ranked #276 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Kaktovik is more White than neighboring Arctic Village (4% White), and Chalkyitsik (1.8% White). Kaktovik is less White than neighboring Fort Yukon (7.9% White), Venetie (5.9% White), and Circle (7.7% White).

Kaktovik's Black Population

0 residents of Kaktovik identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Kaktovik roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Kaktovik's Asian Population

0 residents of Kaktovik identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Kaktovik slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Kaktovik's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Kaktovik identify as Hispanic, or 0.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Kaktovik slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is ranked #285 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Kaktovik is less Hispanic than neighboring Chalkyitsik (1.8% Hispanic), Fort Yukon (0.7% Hispanic), and Venetie (0.5% Hispanic).

Kaktovik's Native American/Other Population

269 residents of Kaktovik identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 95.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Kaktovik considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is ranked #33 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Kaktovik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Arctic Village (92.7% Native American/Other), Chalkyitsik (92.9% Native American/Other), Fort Yukon (83.9% Native American/Other), Venetie (93.2% Native American/Other), and Circle (92.3% Native American/Other).

Kaktovik's Multiracial Population

2 residents of Kaktovik identify as Multiracial, or 0.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Kaktovik slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Kaktovik is ranked #308 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Kaktovik is more Multiracial than neighboring Venetie (0.5% Multiracial), and Circle (0% Multiracial). Kaktovik is less Multiracial than neighboring Arctic Village (3.3% Multiracial), Chalkyitsik (3.6% Multiracial), and Fort Yukon (7.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.