Knik River, AK Demographics

A map of Knik River's Population by Race

Knik River, Alaska has an estimated population of 883, a large increase from the 792 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 85.5% White, 5.0% Native American/Other, 4.8% Hispanic, 4.8% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Knik River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Knik River 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 Knik River, that probability was 31.6% in 2020 and 26.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Knik River is ranked the 80th 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). Knik River was ranked the 84th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Knik River's White Population

755 residents of Knik River, or 85.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Knik River is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Knik River ranks 59th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik River's White population has grown by an estimated 16.3%. White residents' share of Knik River's population has increased from 81.9% to 85.5%.

Knik River is more White than neighboring Butte (84.6% White), Lazy Mountain (84.6% White), Palmer (70.9% White), Sutton-Alpine (68.3% White), and Farm Loop (79.2% White).

Knik River's Black Population

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

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

Knik River is less Black than neighboring Butte (0.8% Black), Lazy Mountain (0.4% Black), Palmer (2% Black), Sutton-Alpine (2.1% Black), and Farm Loop (0.8% Black).

Knik River's Asian Population

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

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

Knik River is less Asian than neighboring Butte (1.2% Asian), Lazy Mountain (0.3% Asian), Palmer (1.6% Asian), Sutton-Alpine (2.3% Asian), and Farm Loop (0.1% Asian).

Knik River's Hispanic Population

42 residents of Knik River, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Knik River is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Knik River ranks 156th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik River's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 110.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Knik River's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.8%.

Knik River is more Hispanic than neighboring Butte (3.3% Hispanic), Lazy Mountain (2.3% Hispanic), and Sutton-Alpine (0.9% Hispanic). Knik River is less Hispanic than neighboring Palmer (6.7% Hispanic), and Farm Loop (5.4% Hispanic).

Knik River's Native American/Other Population

44 residents of Knik River, or 5.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Knik River is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Knik River ranks 238th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 35.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Knik River's population has decreased from 8.6% to 5.0%.

Knik River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butte (4.2% Native American/Other), and Farm Loop (1.4% Native American/Other). Knik River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lazy Mountain (5.6% Native American/Other), Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other), and Sutton-Alpine (15.9% Native American/Other).

Knik River's Multiracial Population

42 residents of Knik River, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Knik River is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Knik River ranks 160th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Knik River's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 23.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Knik River's population has decreased from 6.9% to 4.8%.

Knik River is less Multiracial than neighboring Butte (5.9% Multiracial), Lazy Mountain (6.9% Multiracial), Palmer (9.2% Multiracial), Sutton-Alpine (10.5% Multiracial), and Farm Loop (13.1% 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.