McGrath, AK Demographics

A map of McGrath's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	100	169	39.2%	56.1%
White	73	104	28.6%	34.6%
Multiracial	71	18	27.8%	6.0%
Hispanic	11	7	4.3%	2.3%
Black	0	3	0.0%	1.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

McGrath, Alaska has an estimated population of 255, a large decrease from the 301 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 39.2% Native American/Other, 28.6% White, 27.8% Multiracial, 4.3% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of McGrath, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

McGrath 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 McGrath, that probability was 56.1% in 2020 and 68.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

McGrath is ranked the 168th 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). McGrath was ranked the 167th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

McGrath's White Population

73 residents of McGrath, or 28.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in McGrath is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. McGrath ranks 175th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGrath's White population has declined by an estimated 29.8%. White residents' share of McGrath's population has decreased from 34.6% to 28.6%.

McGrath is more White than neighboring Nikolai (4.5% White), Stony River (0% White), Lime Village (0% White), and Ruby (2.1% White). McGrath is less White than neighboring Takotna (40% White).

McGrath's Black Population

0 residents of McGrath, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in McGrath is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. McGrath ranks 53rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGrath's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of McGrath's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

McGrath is less Black than neighboring Stony River (31% Black).

McGrath's Asian Population

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

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

McGrath's Hispanic Population

11 residents of McGrath, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in McGrath is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. McGrath ranks 169th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGrath's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of McGrath's population has increased from 2.3% to 4.3%.

McGrath is more Hispanic than neighboring Nikolai (2.3% Hispanic), Stony River (0% Hispanic), Lime Village (0% Hispanic), and Ruby (0% Hispanic). McGrath is less Hispanic than neighboring Takotna (20% Hispanic).

McGrath's Native American/Other Population

100 residents of McGrath, or 39.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in McGrath is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. McGrath ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGrath's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 40.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of McGrath's population has decreased from 56.1% to 39.2%.

McGrath is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lime Village (0% Native American/Other). McGrath is less Native American/Other than neighboring Takotna (40% Native American/Other), Nikolai (59.1% Native American/Other), Stony River (69% Native American/Other), and Ruby (97.5% Native American/Other).

McGrath's Multiracial Population

71 residents of McGrath, or 27.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in McGrath is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. McGrath ranks 178th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, McGrath's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 294.4%. Multiracial residents' share of McGrath's population has increased from 6.0% to 27.8%.

McGrath is more Multiracial than neighboring Takotna (0% Multiracial), Stony River (0% Multiracial), Lime Village (0% Multiracial), and Ruby (0.4% Multiracial). McGrath is less Multiracial than neighboring Nikolai (34.1% 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.