Larsen Bay, AK Demographics

A map of Larsen Bay's Population by Race

Larsen Bay, Alaska has an estimated population of 145, a dramatic increase from the 34 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 32.4% White, 31.7% Hispanic, 22.1% Native American/Other, 9.0% Multiracial, 4.8% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Larsen Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Larsen Bay 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 Larsen Bay, that probability was 29.9% in 2020 and 73.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Larsen Bay is ranked the 209th 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). Larsen Bay was ranked the 307th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Larsen Bay's White Population

47 residents of Larsen Bay, or 32.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Larsen Bay is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Larsen Bay ranks 207th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larsen Bay's White population has grown by an estimated 840.0%. White residents' share of Larsen Bay's population has increased from 14.7% to 32.4%.

Larsen Bay is more White than neighboring Karluk (0% White), Akhiok (0% White), Old Harbor (8% White), Port Lions (24% White), and Aleneva (0% White).

Larsen Bay's Black Population

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

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

Larsen Bay is less Black than neighboring Akhiok (3.8% Black).

Larsen Bay's Asian Population

7 residents of Larsen Bay, or 4.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Larsen Bay is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Larsen Bay ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larsen Bay's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 7. Asian residents' share of Larsen Bay's population has increased from 0.0% to 4.8%.

Larsen Bay is more Asian than neighboring Karluk (0% Asian), Old Harbor (0% Asian), Port Lions (0% Asian), and Aleneva (0% Asian). Larsen Bay is less Asian than neighboring Akhiok (24.4% Asian).

Larsen Bay's Hispanic Population

46 residents of Larsen Bay, or 31.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Larsen Bay is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Larsen Bay ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larsen Bay's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 46. Hispanic residents' share of Larsen Bay's population has increased from 0.0% to 31.7%.

Larsen Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Karluk (0% Hispanic), Akhiok (0% Hispanic), Old Harbor (0% Hispanic), Port Lions (14% Hispanic), and Aleneva (0% Hispanic).

Larsen Bay's Native American/Other Population

32 residents of Larsen Bay, or 22.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Larsen Bay is higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Larsen Bay ranks 115th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larsen Bay's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 14.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Larsen Bay's population has decreased from 82.4% to 22.1%.

Larsen Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aleneva (0% Native American/Other). Larsen Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Karluk (97% Native American/Other), Akhiok (62.5% Native American/Other), Old Harbor (74.1% Native American/Other), and Port Lions (52% Native American/Other).

Larsen Bay's Multiracial Population

13 residents of Larsen Bay, or 9.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Larsen Bay is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Larsen Bay ranks 264th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Larsen Bay's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Larsen Bay's population has increased from 2.9% to 9.0%.

Larsen Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Karluk (3% Multiracial), and Aleneva (0% Multiracial). Larsen Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Akhiok (9.4% Multiracial), Old Harbor (17.9% Multiracial), and Port Lions (10% 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.