Napakiak, AK Demographics

A map of Napakiak's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	551	325	99.1%	90.8%
Multiracial	3	16	0.5%	4.5%
White	2	14	0.4%	3.9%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.6%
Asian	0	1	0.0%	0.3%
Hispanic	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Napakiak, Alaska has an estimated population of 556, a dramatic increase from the 358 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 99.1% Native American/Other, 0.5% Multiracial, 0.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Napakiak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Napakiak has become considerably 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 Napakiak, that probability was 17.2% in 2020 and 1.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napakiak is ranked the 120th 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). Napakiak was ranked the 155th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napakiak's White Population

2 residents of Napakiak, or 0.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napakiak is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Napakiak ranks 282nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napakiak's White population has declined by an estimated 85.7%. White residents' share of Napakiak's population has decreased from 3.9% to 0.4%.

Napakiak is more White than neighboring Oscarville (0% White), and Eek (0% White). Napakiak is less White than neighboring Bethel (20% White), and Atmautluak (8% White).

Napakiak's Black Population

0 residents of Napakiak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Napakiak is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Napakiak ranks 86th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napakiak's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Napakiak's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Napakiak is less Black than neighboring Bethel (3% Black).

Napakiak's Asian Population

0 residents of Napakiak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Napakiak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Napakiak ranks 154th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Napakiak is less Asian than neighboring Bethel (2.8% Asian).

Napakiak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Napakiak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napakiak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Napakiak ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Napakiak is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (3.6% Hispanic), and Napaskiak (1.6% Hispanic).

Napakiak's Native American/Other Population

551 residents of Napakiak, or 99.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Napakiak is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Napakiak ranks 68th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napakiak's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 69.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Napakiak's population has increased from 90.8% to 99.1%.

Napakiak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel (63.6% Native American/Other), Napaskiak (97.3% Native American/Other), Atmautluak (92% Native American/Other), and Eek (94.8% Native American/Other). Napakiak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oscarville (100% Native American/Other).

Napakiak's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Napakiak, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napakiak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Napakiak ranks 213th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napakiak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 81.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Napakiak's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.5%.

Napakiak is more Multiracial than neighboring Oscarville (0% Multiracial), and Atmautluak (0% Multiracial). Napakiak is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (6.9% Multiracial), Napaskiak (0.7% Multiracial), and Eek (5.2% 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.