Mekoryuk, AK Demographics

A map of Mekoryuk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	272	193	94.8%	93.7%
White	9	9	3.1%	4.4%
Multiracial	6	3	2.1%	1.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.5%

Mekoryuk, Alaska has an estimated population of 287, a dramatic increase from the 206 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 94.8% Native American/Other, 3.1% White, 2.1% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mekoryuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mekoryuk has become 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 Mekoryuk, that probability was 12.0% in 2020 and 10.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mekoryuk is ranked the 164th 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). Mekoryuk was ranked the 195th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mekoryuk's White Population

9 residents of Mekoryuk, or 3.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mekoryuk is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Mekoryuk ranks 273rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mekoryuk's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Mekoryuk's population has decreased from 4.4% to 3.1%.

Mekoryuk is more White than neighboring Tununak (0% White), Toksook Bay (1.7% White), Hooper Bay (2% White), Chevak (2% White), and Nightmute (0% White).

Mekoryuk's Black Population

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

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

Mekoryuk's Asian Population

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

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

Mekoryuk is less Asian than neighboring Tununak (1.6% Asian), Hooper Bay (0.8% Asian), and Chevak (2% Asian).

Mekoryuk's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Mekoryuk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mekoryuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Mekoryuk ranks 253rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mekoryuk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Mekoryuk's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Mekoryuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Hooper Bay (8.7% Hispanic).

Mekoryuk's Native American/Other Population

272 residents of Mekoryuk, or 94.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mekoryuk is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Mekoryuk ranks 47th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mekoryuk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 40.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mekoryuk's population has increased from 93.7% to 94.8%.

Mekoryuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hooper Bay (86.3% Native American/Other), and Chevak (85.6% Native American/Other). Mekoryuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tununak (96.9% Native American/Other), Toksook Bay (98% Native American/Other), and Nightmute (100% Native American/Other).

Mekoryuk's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Mekoryuk, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mekoryuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Mekoryuk ranks 293rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mekoryuk's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mekoryuk's population has increased from 1.5% to 2.1%.

Mekoryuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Tununak (1.6% Multiracial), Toksook Bay (0.4% Multiracial), and Nightmute (0% Multiracial). Mekoryuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Hooper Bay (2.2% Multiracial), and Chevak (10.3% 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.