Napaskiak, AK Demographics

A map of Napaskiak's Population by Race

Napaskiak, Alaska has an estimated population of 447, a large decrease from the 509 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.3% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 0.7% Multiracial, 0.4% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Napaskiak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Napaskiak has become 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 Napaskiak, that probability was 8.8% in 2020 and 5.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Napaskiak is ranked the 137th 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). Napaskiak was ranked the 121st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Napaskiak's White Population

2 residents of Napaskiak, or 0.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Napaskiak is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Napaskiak ranks 309th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napaskiak's White population has declined by an estimated 83.3%. White residents' share of Napaskiak's population has decreased from 2.4% to 0.4%.

Napaskiak is more White than neighboring Oscarville (0% White). Napaskiak is less White than neighboring Bethel (20% White), Kwethluk (0.9% White), and Akiachak (1.5% White).

Napaskiak's Black Population

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

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

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

Napaskiak's Asian Population

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

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

Napaskiak is less Asian than neighboring Bethel (2.8% Asian), and Kwethluk (0.4% Asian).

Napaskiak's Hispanic Population

7 residents of Napaskiak, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Napaskiak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Napaskiak ranks 234th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napaskiak's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 40.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Napaskiak's population has increased from 1.0% to 1.6%.

Napaskiak is more Hispanic than neighboring Oscarville (0% Hispanic), Napakiak (0% Hispanic), Kwethluk (0% Hispanic), and Akiachak (0% Hispanic). Napaskiak is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (3.6% Hispanic).

Napaskiak's Native American/Other Population

435 residents of Napaskiak, or 97.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Napaskiak is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Napaskiak ranks 28th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napaskiak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 10.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Napaskiak's population has increased from 95.5% to 97.3%.

Napaskiak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Bethel (63.6% Native American/Other), Kwethluk (96.1% Native American/Other), and Akiachak (93.9% Native American/Other). Napaskiak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Oscarville (100% Native American/Other), and Napakiak (99.1% Native American/Other).

Napaskiak's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Napaskiak, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Napaskiak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Napaskiak ranks 297th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Napaskiak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Napaskiak's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.7%.

Napaskiak is more Multiracial than neighboring Oscarville (0% Multiracial), and Napakiak (0.5% Multiracial). Napaskiak is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (6.9% Multiracial), Kwethluk (2.6% Multiracial), and Akiachak (4.6% 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.