Naknek, AK Demographics

A map of Naknek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	282	163	54.0%	34.7%
Native American/Other	106	220	20.3%	46.8%
Asian	65	5	12.5%	1.1%
Multiracial	46	56	8.8%	11.9%
Hispanic	23	24	4.4%	5.1%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.4%

Naknek, Alaska has an estimated population of 522, a large increase from the 470 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.0% White, 20.3% Native American/Other, 12.5% Asian, 8.8% Multiracial, 4.4% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Naknek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Naknek is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is 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 Naknek, that probability was 64.4% in 2020 and 64.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Naknek is ranked the 124th 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). Naknek was ranked the 131st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Naknek's White Population

282 residents of Naknek, or 54.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Naknek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Naknek ranks 174th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naknek's White population has grown by an estimated 73.0%. White residents' share of Naknek's population has increased from 34.7% to 54.0%.

Naknek is more White than neighboring South Naknek (16.4% White), Levelock (25% White), King Salmon (47.1% White), and New Stuyahok (2.5% White). Naknek is less White than neighboring Portage Creek (100% White).

Naknek's Black Population

0 residents of Naknek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Naknek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Naknek ranks 105th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naknek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Naknek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Naknek is less Black than neighboring King Salmon (1.5% Black), and New Stuyahok (0.2% Black).

Naknek's Asian Population

65 residents of Naknek, or 12.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Naknek is higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Naknek ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naknek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 1200.0%. Asian residents' share of Naknek's population has increased from 1.1% to 12.5%.

Naknek is more Asian than neighboring South Naknek (0% Asian), Levelock (0% Asian), King Salmon (8.4% Asian), Portage Creek (0% Asian), and New Stuyahok (0% Asian).

Naknek's Hispanic Population

23 residents of Naknek, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Naknek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Naknek ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naknek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 4.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Naknek's population has decreased from 5.1% to 4.4%.

Naknek is more Hispanic than neighboring South Naknek (0% Hispanic), Levelock (0% Hispanic), Portage Creek (0% Hispanic), and New Stuyahok (2.1% Hispanic). Naknek is less Hispanic than neighboring King Salmon (7.1% Hispanic).

Naknek's Native American/Other Population

106 residents of Naknek, or 20.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Naknek is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Naknek ranks 171st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naknek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Naknek's population has decreased from 46.8% to 20.3%.

Naknek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Portage Creek (0% Native American/Other). Naknek is less Native American/Other than neighboring South Naknek (47.9% Native American/Other), Levelock (50% Native American/Other), King Salmon (23.5% Native American/Other), and New Stuyahok (81% Native American/Other).

Naknek's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Naknek, or 8.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Naknek is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Naknek ranks 56th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Naknek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 17.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Naknek's population has decreased from 11.9% to 8.8%.

Naknek is more Multiracial than neighboring Portage Creek (0% Multiracial). Naknek is less Multiracial than neighboring South Naknek (35.6% Multiracial), Levelock (25% Multiracial), King Salmon (12.4% Multiracial), and New Stuyahok (14.1% 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.