Manokotak, AK Demographics

A map of Manokotak's Population by Race

Manokotak, Alaska has an estimated population of 679, a dramatic increase from the 488 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 86.0% Native American/Other, 8.8% White, 2.7% Multiracial, 2.5% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Manokotak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Manokotak 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 Manokotak, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 25.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Manokotak is ranked the 106th 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). Manokotak was ranked the 127th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Manokotak's White Population

60 residents of Manokotak, or 8.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Manokotak is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Manokotak ranks 293rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manokotak's White population has grown by an estimated 275.0%. White residents' share of Manokotak's population has increased from 3.3% to 8.8%.

Manokotak is more White than neighboring Aleknagik (4.3% White), and Twin Hills (0% White). Manokotak is less White than neighboring Clark's Point (12% White), Dillingham (25.3% White), and Portage Creek (100% White).

Manokotak's Black Population

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

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

Manokotak is less Black than neighboring Dillingham (0.1% Black).

Manokotak's Asian Population

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

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

Manokotak is less Asian than neighboring Dillingham (3.7% Asian).

Manokotak's Hispanic Population

17 residents of Manokotak, or 2.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Manokotak is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Manokotak ranks 230th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manokotak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 240.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Manokotak's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.5%.

Manokotak is more Hispanic than neighboring Clark's Point (0% Hispanic), Aleknagik (0% Hispanic), Portage Creek (0% Hispanic), and Twin Hills (0% Hispanic). Manokotak is less Hispanic than neighboring Dillingham (5.1% Hispanic).

Manokotak's Native American/Other Population

584 residents of Manokotak, or 86.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Manokotak is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Manokotak ranks 69th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manokotak's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 31.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Manokotak's population has decreased from 90.8% to 86.0%.

Manokotak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clark's Point (80% Native American/Other), Dillingham (51.4% Native American/Other), and Portage Creek (0% Native American/Other). Manokotak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Aleknagik (90.2% Native American/Other), and Twin Hills (97.7% Native American/Other).

Manokotak's Multiracial Population

18 residents of Manokotak, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Manokotak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Manokotak ranks 198th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Manokotak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Manokotak's population has decreased from 4.9% to 2.7%.

Manokotak is more Multiracial than neighboring Portage Creek (0% Multiracial), and Twin Hills (2.3% Multiracial). Manokotak is less Multiracial than neighboring Clark's Point (8% Multiracial), Dillingham (14.3% Multiracial), and Aleknagik (5.4% 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.