Nanwalek, AK Demographics

A map of Nanwalek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	136	177	68.3%	71.7%
Multiracial	55	50	27.6%	20.2%
Hispanic	7	7	3.5%	2.8%
White	1	13	0.5%	5.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Nanwalek, Alaska has an estimated population of 199, a large decrease from the 247 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% Native American/Other, 27.6% Multiracial, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.5% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nanwalek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nanwalek 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 Nanwalek, that probability was 44.2% in 2020 and 45.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nanwalek is ranked the 186th 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). Nanwalek was ranked the 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nanwalek's White Population

1 residents of Nanwalek, or 0.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nanwalek is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Nanwalek ranks 261st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanwalek's White population has declined by an estimated 92.3%. White residents' share of Nanwalek's population has decreased from 5.3% to 0.5%.

Nanwalek is less White than neighboring Port Graham (10.8% White), Seldovia (76.7% White), Seldovia Village (56.8% White), Anchor Point (84.3% White), and Homer (74.8% White).

Nanwalek's Black Population

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

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

Nanwalek is less Black than neighboring Port Graham (3.6% Black), Seldovia (1.5% Black), and Homer (0.3% Black).

Nanwalek's Asian Population

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

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

Nanwalek is less Asian than neighboring Port Graham (2.4% Asian), Seldovia Village (2.3% Asian), Anchor Point (1.6% Asian), and Homer (2.3% Asian).

Nanwalek's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Nanwalek, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nanwalek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nanwalek ranks 142nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanwalek's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Nanwalek's population has increased from 2.8% to 3.5%.

Nanwalek is more Hispanic than neighboring Port Graham (0% Hispanic), and Seldovia (0% Hispanic). Nanwalek is less Hispanic than neighboring Seldovia Village (4.2% Hispanic), Anchor Point (4.1% Hispanic), and Homer (6.8% Hispanic).

Nanwalek's Native American/Other Population

136 residents of Nanwalek, or 68.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nanwalek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nanwalek ranks 137th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanwalek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 23.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nanwalek's population has decreased from 71.7% to 68.3%.

Nanwalek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Seldovia (4.5% Native American/Other), Seldovia Village (20.2% Native American/Other), Anchor Point (3.2% Native American/Other), and Homer (6.7% Native American/Other). Nanwalek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Port Graham (78.3% Native American/Other).

Nanwalek's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Nanwalek, or 27.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nanwalek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Nanwalek ranks 7th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nanwalek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 10.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Nanwalek's population has increased from 20.2% to 27.6%.

Nanwalek is more Multiracial than neighboring Port Graham (4.8% Multiracial), Seldovia (17.3% Multiracial), Seldovia Village (16.4% Multiracial), Anchor Point (6.9% Multiracial), and Homer (9.2% 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.