Karluk, AK Demographics

A map of Karluk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	32	24	97.0%	88.9%
Multiracial	1	1	3.0%	3.7%
White	0	1	0.0%	3.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	3.7%

Karluk, Alaska has an estimated population of 33, a large increase from the 27 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.0% Native American/Other, 3.0% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Karluk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Karluk 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 Karluk, that probability was 20.6% in 2020 and 5.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Karluk is ranked the 282nd 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). Karluk was ranked the 313th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Karluk's White Population

0 residents of Karluk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Karluk is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Karluk ranks 287th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karluk's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Karluk's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Karluk is less White than neighboring Larsen Bay (32.4% White), Old Harbor (8% White), and Port Lions (24% White).

Karluk's Black Population

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

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

Karluk is less Black than neighboring Akhiok (3.8% Black).

Karluk's Asian Population

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

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

Karluk is less Asian than neighboring Larsen Bay (4.8% Asian), and Akhiok (24.4% Asian).

Karluk's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Karluk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Karluk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Karluk ranks 110th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karluk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Karluk's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.0%.

Karluk is less Hispanic than neighboring Larsen Bay (31.7% Hispanic), and Port Lions (14% Hispanic).

Karluk's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Karluk, or 97.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Karluk is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Karluk ranks 87th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karluk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 33.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Karluk's population has increased from 88.9% to 97.0%.

Karluk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Larsen Bay (22.1% Native American/Other), Akhiok (62.5% Native American/Other), Old Harbor (74.1% Native American/Other), Port Lions (52% Native American/Other), and Aleneva (0% Native American/Other).

Karluk's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Karluk, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Karluk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Karluk ranks 242nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Karluk's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Karluk's population has decreased from 3.7% to 3.0%.

Karluk is more Multiracial than neighboring Aleneva (0% Multiracial). Karluk is less Multiracial than neighboring Larsen Bay (9% Multiracial), Akhiok (9.4% Multiracial), Old Harbor (17.9% Multiracial), and Port Lions (10% 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.