King Salmon, AK Demographics

A map of King Salmon's Population by Race

King Salmon, Alaska has an estimated population of 323, an increase from the 307 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.1% White, 23.5% Native American/Other, 12.4% Multiracial, 8.4% Asian, 7.1% Hispanic, and 1.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of King Salmon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

King Salmon has become considerably more 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 Salmon, that probability was 59.9% in 2020 and 69.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

King Salmon is ranked the 156th 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 Salmon was ranked the 164th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

King Salmon's White Population

152 residents of King Salmon, or 47.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in King Salmon is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. King Salmon ranks 152nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Salmon's White population has declined by an estimated 14.6%. White residents' share of King Salmon's population has decreased from 58.0% to 47.1%.

King Salmon is more White than neighboring South Naknek (16.4% White), Levelock (25% White), Igiugig (18.9% White), and New Stuyahok (2.5% White). King Salmon is less White than neighboring Naknek (54% White).

King Salmon's Black Population

5 residents of King Salmon, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in King Salmon is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. King Salmon ranks 41st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Salmon's Black population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of King Salmon's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.5%.

King Salmon is more Black than neighboring Naknek (0% Black), South Naknek (0% Black), Levelock (0% Black), Igiugig (0% Black), and New Stuyahok (0.2% Black).

King Salmon's Asian Population

27 residents of King Salmon, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in King Salmon is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. King Salmon ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Salmon's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 27. Asian residents' share of King Salmon's population has increased from 0.0% to 8.4%.

King Salmon is more Asian than neighboring South Naknek (0% Asian), Levelock (0% Asian), Igiugig (0% Asian), and New Stuyahok (0% Asian). King Salmon is less Asian than neighboring Naknek (12.5% Asian).

King Salmon's Hispanic Population

23 residents of King Salmon, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in King Salmon is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. King Salmon ranks 56th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Salmon's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 27.8%. Hispanic residents' share of King Salmon's population has increased from 5.9% to 7.1%.

King Salmon is more Hispanic than neighboring Naknek (4.4% Hispanic), South Naknek (0% Hispanic), Levelock (0% Hispanic), Igiugig (5.7% Hispanic), and New Stuyahok (2.1% Hispanic).

King Salmon's Native American/Other Population

76 residents of King Salmon, or 23.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in King Salmon is higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. King Salmon ranks 199th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Salmon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 58.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of King Salmon's population has increased from 15.6% to 23.5%.

King Salmon is more Native American/Other than neighboring Naknek (20.3% Native American/Other). King Salmon is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Naknek (47.9% Native American/Other), Levelock (50% Native American/Other), Igiugig (54.7% Native American/Other), and New Stuyahok (81% Native American/Other).

King Salmon's Multiracial Population

40 residents of King Salmon, or 12.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in King Salmon is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. King Salmon ranks 8th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, King Salmon's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 32.2%. Multiracial residents' share of King Salmon's population has decreased from 19.2% to 12.4%.

King Salmon is more Multiracial than neighboring Naknek (8.8% Multiracial). King Salmon is less Multiracial than neighboring South Naknek (35.6% Multiracial), Levelock (25% Multiracial), Igiugig (20.8% Multiracial), and New Stuyahok (14.1% 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.