Lazy Mountain, AK Demographics

A map of Lazy Mountain's Population by Race

Lazy Mountain, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,459, a decrease from the 1,506 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.6% White, 6.9% Multiracial, 5.6% Native American/Other, 2.3% Hispanic, 0.4% Black, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Lazy Mountain, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Lazy Mountain has become 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 Lazy Mountain, that probability was 26.2% in 2020 and 27.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Lazy Mountain is ranked the 61st 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). Lazy Mountain was ranked the 58th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Lazy Mountain's White Population

1,234 residents of Lazy Mountain, or 84.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Lazy Mountain is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Lazy Mountain ranks 35th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lazy Mountain's White population has declined by an estimated 4.1%. White residents' share of Lazy Mountain's population has decreased from 85.5% to 84.6%.

Lazy Mountain is more White than neighboring Sutton-Alpine (68.3% White), Buffalo Soapstone (76.2% White), and Palmer (70.9% White). Lazy Mountain is less White than neighboring Knik River (85.5% White).

Lazy Mountain's Black Population

6 residents of Lazy Mountain, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Lazy Mountain is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Lazy Mountain ranks 152nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lazy Mountain's Black population has grown by an estimated 500.0%. Black residents' share of Lazy Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

Lazy Mountain is more Black than neighboring Knik River (0% Black), and Buffalo Soapstone (0% Black). Lazy Mountain is less Black than neighboring Sutton-Alpine (2.1% Black), Butte (0.8% Black), and Palmer (2% Black).

Lazy Mountain's Asian Population

4 residents of Lazy Mountain, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Lazy Mountain is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Lazy Mountain ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lazy Mountain's Asian population has declined by an estimated 42.9%. Asian residents' share of Lazy Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Lazy Mountain is more Asian than neighboring Knik River (0% Asian), and Buffalo Soapstone (0% Asian). Lazy Mountain is less Asian than neighboring Sutton-Alpine (2.3% Asian), Butte (1.2% Asian), and Palmer (1.6% Asian).

Lazy Mountain's Hispanic Population

33 residents of Lazy Mountain, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Lazy Mountain is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Lazy Mountain ranks 130th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lazy Mountain's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 32.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Lazy Mountain's population has decreased from 3.3% to 2.3%.

Lazy Mountain is more Hispanic than neighboring Sutton-Alpine (0.9% Hispanic). Lazy Mountain is less Hispanic than neighboring Butte (3.3% Hispanic), Knik River (4.8% Hispanic), Buffalo Soapstone (3.4% Hispanic), and Palmer (6.7% Hispanic).

Lazy Mountain's Native American/Other Population

81 residents of Lazy Mountain, or 5.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Lazy Mountain is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Lazy Mountain ranks 302nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lazy Mountain's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Lazy Mountain's population has increased from 3.6% to 5.6%.

Lazy Mountain is more Native American/Other than neighboring Butte (4.2% Native American/Other), Knik River (5% Native American/Other), and Buffalo Soapstone (4.7% Native American/Other). Lazy Mountain is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sutton-Alpine (15.9% Native American/Other), and Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other).

Lazy Mountain's Multiracial Population

101 residents of Lazy Mountain, or 6.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Lazy Mountain is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Lazy Mountain ranks 155th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Lazy Mountain's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 6.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Lazy Mountain's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.9%.

Lazy Mountain is more Multiracial than neighboring Butte (5.9% Multiracial), and Knik River (4.8% Multiracial). Lazy Mountain is less Multiracial than neighboring Sutton-Alpine (10.5% Multiracial), Buffalo Soapstone (15.7% Multiracial), and Palmer (9.2% 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.