Kotlik, AK Demographics

A map of Kotlik's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	944	653	96.7%	99.7%
Multiracial	18	1	1.8%	0.2%
White	11	1	1.1%	0.2%
Asian	3	0	0.3%	0.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Kotlik, Alaska has an estimated population of 976, a dramatic increase from the 655 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.7% Native American/Other, 1.8% Multiracial, 1.1% White, 0.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Kotlik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Kotlik has become considerably more 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 Kotlik, that probability was 0.6% in 2020 and 6.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Kotlik is ranked the 72nd 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). Kotlik was ranked the 97th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Kotlik's White Population

11 residents of Kotlik, or 1.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Kotlik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Kotlik ranks 342nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kotlik's White population has grown by an estimated 1000.0%. White residents' share of Kotlik's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.1%.

Kotlik is more White than neighboring Mountain Village (0.5% White), Emmonak (0% White), Pitkas Point (0% White), and Alakanuk (0% White). Kotlik is less White than neighboring St. Mary's (6.5% White).

Kotlik's Black Population

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

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

Kotlik is less Black than neighboring Emmonak (8.1% Black).

Kotlik's Asian Population

3 residents of Kotlik, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Kotlik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Kotlik ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kotlik's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 3. Asian residents' share of Kotlik's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Kotlik is more Asian than neighboring Mountain Village (0% Asian), Emmonak (0% Asian), St. Mary's (0% Asian), Pitkas Point (0% Asian), and Alakanuk (0% Asian).

Kotlik's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Kotlik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Kotlik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Kotlik ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Kotlik is less Hispanic than neighboring Mountain Village (1.1% Hispanic), and St. Mary's (0.9% Hispanic).

Kotlik's Native American/Other Population

944 residents of Kotlik, or 96.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Kotlik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Kotlik ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kotlik's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 44.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Kotlik's population has decreased from 99.7% to 96.7%.

Kotlik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Emmonak (77.7% Native American/Other), St. Mary's (86.2% Native American/Other), and Alakanuk (87.7% Native American/Other). Kotlik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Mountain Village (97.7% Native American/Other), and Pitkas Point (100% Native American/Other).

Kotlik's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Kotlik, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Kotlik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Kotlik ranks 324th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Kotlik's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1700.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Kotlik's population has increased from 0.2% to 1.8%.

Kotlik is more Multiracial than neighboring Mountain Village (0.7% Multiracial), and Pitkas Point (0% Multiracial). Kotlik is less Multiracial than neighboring Emmonak (14.2% Multiracial), St. Mary's (6.4% Multiracial), and Alakanuk (12.3% 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.