Metlakatla, AK Demographics

A map of Metlakatla's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	874	1,083	70.8%	74.5%
Multiracial	181	181	14.7%	12.4%
White	113	143	9.1%	9.8%
Hispanic	64	43	5.2%	3.0%
Black	3	4	0.2%	0.3%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Metlakatla, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,235, a large decrease from the 1,454 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.8% Native American/Other, 14.7% Multiracial, 9.1% White, 5.2% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Metlakatla, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Metlakatla 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 Metlakatla, that probability was 41.9% in 2020 and 46.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Metlakatla is ranked the 65th 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). Metlakatla was ranked the 60th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Metlakatla's White Population

113 residents of Metlakatla, or 9.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Metlakatla is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Metlakatla ranks 224th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metlakatla's White population has declined by an estimated 21.0%. White residents' share of Metlakatla's population has decreased from 9.8% to 9.1%.

Metlakatla is more White than neighboring Loring (0% White). Metlakatla is less White than neighboring Saxman (15.1% White), Ketchikan (52% White), Kasaan (37.3% White), and Thorne Bay (87.7% White).

Metlakatla's Black Population

3 residents of Metlakatla, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Metlakatla is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Metlakatla ranks 124th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metlakatla's Black population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Black residents' share of Metlakatla's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Metlakatla is more Black than neighboring Loring (0% Black), Kasaan (0% Black), and Thorne Bay (0% Black). Metlakatla is less Black than neighboring Saxman (1.2% Black), and Ketchikan (0.7% Black).

Metlakatla's Asian Population

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

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

Metlakatla is less Asian than neighboring Ketchikan (13.9% Asian), and Thorne Bay (2.9% Asian).

Metlakatla's Hispanic Population

64 residents of Metlakatla, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Metlakatla is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Metlakatla ranks 139th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metlakatla's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 48.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Metlakatla's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.2%.

Metlakatla is more Hispanic than neighboring Saxman (3.1% Hispanic), Loring (0% Hispanic), Kasaan (0% Hispanic), and Thorne Bay (1.7% Hispanic). Metlakatla is less Hispanic than neighboring Ketchikan (6.1% Hispanic).

Metlakatla's Native American/Other Population

874 residents of Metlakatla, or 70.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Metlakatla is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Metlakatla ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metlakatla's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 19.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Metlakatla's population has decreased from 74.5% to 70.8%.

Metlakatla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saxman (62.7% Native American/Other), Ketchikan (14.9% Native American/Other), Loring (0% Native American/Other), Kasaan (54.9% Native American/Other), and Thorne Bay (0.8% Native American/Other).

Metlakatla's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Metlakatla, or 14.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Metlakatla is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Metlakatla ranks 50th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Metlakatla's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Metlakatla's population has increased from 12.4% to 14.7%.

Metlakatla is more Multiracial than neighboring Ketchikan (12.4% Multiracial), Loring (0% Multiracial), Kasaan (7.8% Multiracial), and Thorne Bay (6.9% Multiracial). Metlakatla is less Multiracial than neighboring Saxman (17.9% 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.