Koyuk, AK Demographics

A map of Koyuk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	335	277	96.3%	88.8%
White	8	12	2.3%	3.8%
Multiracial	5	16	1.4%	5.1%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.6%
Hispanic	0	4	0.0%	1.3%

Koyuk, Alaska has an estimated population of 348, a large increase from the 312 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.3% Native American/Other, 2.3% White, 1.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Koyuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Koyuk 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 Koyuk, that probability was 20.7% in 2020 and 7.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Koyuk is ranked the 150th 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). Koyuk was ranked the 162nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Koyuk's White Population

8 residents of Koyuk, or 2.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Koyuk is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Koyuk ranks 285th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koyuk's White population has declined by an estimated 33.3%. White residents' share of Koyuk's population has decreased from 3.8% to 2.3%.

Koyuk is more White than neighboring Shaktoolik (0.7% White), Buckland (0.8% White), Elim (1.6% White), and St. Michael (0% White). Koyuk is less White than neighboring Unalakleet (14.3% White).

Koyuk's Black Population

0 residents of Koyuk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Koyuk is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Koyuk ranks 115th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koyuk's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Koyuk's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Koyuk is less Black than neighboring Elim (0.5% Black).

Koyuk's Asian Population

0 residents of Koyuk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Koyuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Koyuk ranks 129th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koyuk's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Koyuk's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Koyuk is less Asian than neighboring Shaktoolik (1.4% Asian), Unalakleet (2.1% Asian), and Elim (0.5% Asian).

Koyuk's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Koyuk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Koyuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Koyuk ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koyuk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Koyuk's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Koyuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Elim (1% Hispanic).

Koyuk's Native American/Other Population

335 residents of Koyuk, or 96.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Koyuk is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Koyuk ranks 89th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koyuk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 20.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Koyuk's population has increased from 88.8% to 96.3%.

Koyuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Buckland (91.7% Native American/Other), Unalakleet (77.6% Native American/Other), and St. Michael (94.4% Native American/Other). Koyuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Shaktoolik (97.9% Native American/Other).

Koyuk's Multiracial Population

5 residents of Koyuk, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Koyuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Koyuk ranks 192nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Koyuk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Koyuk's population has decreased from 5.1% to 1.4%.

Koyuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Shaktoolik (0% Multiracial), and Elim (0% Multiracial). Koyuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckland (7.5% Multiracial), Unalakleet (6% Multiracial), and St. Michael (5.6% 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.