Metlakatla, AK Demographics

A map of Metlakatla's Population by Race

Metlakatla, Alaska had a population of 1,454 in 2020. It was 9.8% White, 0.3% Black, 0.0% Asian, 3.0% Hispanic, 74.5% Native American/Other, and 12.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Metlakatla, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is the 60th most populous. 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's White Population

143 residents of Metlakatla identify as White, or 9.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Metlakatla considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is ranked #224 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Metlakatla is more White than neighboring Loring (0% White). Metlakatla is less White than neighboring Saxman (14.6% White), Ketchikan (50.8% White), Kasaan (63.3% White), and Thorne Bay (82.8% White).

Metlakatla's Black Population

4 residents of Metlakatla identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Metlakatla roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is ranked #112 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Metlakatla is more Black than neighboring Loring (0% Black), and Kasaan (0% Black). Metlakatla is less Black than neighboring Saxman (0.5% Black), Ketchikan (1% Black), and Thorne Bay (0.6% Black).

Metlakatla's Asian Population

0 residents of Metlakatla identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Metlakatla slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Metlakatla is less Asian than neighboring Saxman (0.5% Asian), and Ketchikan (12.4% Asian).

Metlakatla's Hispanic Population

43 residents of Metlakatla identify as Hispanic, or 3.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Metlakatla roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is ranked #135 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Metlakatla is more Hispanic than neighboring Saxman (2.6% Hispanic), Loring (0% Hispanic), and Thorne Bay (1.9% Hispanic). Metlakatla is less Hispanic than neighboring Ketchikan (5% Hispanic), and Kasaan (10% Hispanic).

Metlakatla's Native American/Other Population

1,083 residents of Metlakatla identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 74.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Metlakatla considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is ranked #132 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Metlakatla is more Native American/Other than neighboring Saxman (67.4% Native American/Other), Ketchikan (19.8% Native American/Other), Loring (0% Native American/Other), Kasaan (20% Native American/Other), and Thorne Bay (7.4% Native American/Other).

Metlakatla's Multiracial Population

181 residents of Metlakatla identify as Multiracial, or 12.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Metlakatla roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Metlakatla is ranked #50 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Metlakatla is more Multiracial than neighboring Ketchikan (11.1% Multiracial), Loring (0% Multiracial), Kasaan (6.7% Multiracial), and Thorne Bay (7.4% Multiracial). Metlakatla is less Multiracial than neighboring Saxman (14.3% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.