King Cove, AK Demographics

A map of King Cove's Population by Race

King Cove, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,352, a dramatic increase from the 757 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 48.4% Native American/Other, 25.8% Asian, 11.3% White, 9.8% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, and 0.3% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of King Cove, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

King Cove has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more 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 King Cove, that probability was 70.5% in 2020 and 67.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

King Cove is ranked the 62nd 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). King Cove was ranked the 87th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

King Cove's White Population

153 residents of King Cove, or 11.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in King Cove is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. King Cove ranks 185th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Cove's White population has declined by an estimated 26.4%. White residents' share of King Cove's population has decreased from 27.5% to 11.3%.

King Cove is more White than neighboring False Pass (6% White), Nelson Lagoon (10.3% White), and Ivanof Bay (0% White). King Cove is less White than neighboring Cold Bay (26.2% White), and Sand Point (18.1% White).

King Cove's Black Population

4 residents of King Cove, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in King Cove is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. King Cove ranks 39th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Cove's Black population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Black residents' share of King Cove's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.3%.

King Cove is more Black than neighboring False Pass (0% Black), Nelson Lagoon (0% Black), and Ivanof Bay (0% Black). King Cove is less Black than neighboring Cold Bay (0.7% Black), and Sand Point (0.8% Black).

King Cove's Asian Population

349 residents of King Cove, or 25.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in King Cove is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. King Cove ranks 7th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Cove's Asian population has grown by an estimated 220.2%. Asian residents' share of King Cove's population has increased from 14.4% to 25.8%.

King Cove is more Asian than neighboring Cold Bay (20% Asian), False Pass (0% Asian), Nelson Lagoon (0% Asian), Sand Point (16.2% Asian), and Ivanof Bay (0% Asian).

King Cove's Hispanic Population

59 residents of King Cove, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in King Cove is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. King Cove ranks 59th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Cove's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 37.2%. Hispanic residents' share of King Cove's population has decreased from 5.7% to 4.4%.

King Cove is more Hispanic than neighboring Cold Bay (2.8% Hispanic), Nelson Lagoon (0% Hispanic), Sand Point (4.2% Hispanic), and Ivanof Bay (0% Hispanic). King Cove is less Hispanic than neighboring False Pass (55% Hispanic).

King Cove's Native American/Other Population

654 residents of King Cove, or 48.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in King Cove is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. King Cove ranks 172nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Cove's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 98.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of King Cove's population has increased from 43.6% to 48.4%.

King Cove is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cold Bay (15.2% Native American/Other), False Pass (39.1% Native American/Other), Sand Point (44.6% Native American/Other), and Ivanof Bay (0% Native American/Other). King Cove is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nelson Lagoon (89.7% Native American/Other).

King Cove's Multiracial Population

133 residents of King Cove, or 9.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in King Cove is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. King Cove ranks 144th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Cove's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 133.3%. Multiracial residents' share of King Cove's population has increased from 7.5% to 9.8%.

King Cove is more Multiracial than neighboring False Pass (0% Multiracial), Nelson Lagoon (0% Multiracial), and Ivanof Bay (0% Multiracial). King Cove is less Multiracial than neighboring Cold Bay (35.2% Multiracial), and Sand Point (16% 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.