Nelson Lagoon, AK Demographics

A map of Nelson Lagoon's Population by Race

Nelson Lagoon, Alaska has an estimated population of 78, a dramatic increase from the 41 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.7% Native American/Other, 10.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nelson Lagoon, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nelson Lagoon 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 Nelson Lagoon, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 18.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nelson Lagoon is ranked the 244th 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). Nelson Lagoon was ranked the 298th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nelson Lagoon's White Population

8 residents of Nelson Lagoon, or 10.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nelson Lagoon is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Nelson Lagoon ranks 306th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nelson Lagoon's White population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. White residents' share of Nelson Lagoon's population has increased from 2.4% to 10.3%.

Nelson Lagoon is more White than neighboring Ivanof Bay (0% White), and False Pass (6% White). Nelson Lagoon is less White than neighboring King Cove (11.3% White), Sand Point (18.1% White), and Cold Bay (26.2% White).

Nelson Lagoon's Black Population

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

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

Nelson Lagoon is less Black than neighboring King Cove (0.3% Black), Sand Point (0.8% Black), and Cold Bay (0.7% Black).

Nelson Lagoon's Asian Population

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

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

Nelson Lagoon is less Asian than neighboring King Cove (25.8% Asian), Sand Point (16.2% Asian), and Cold Bay (20% Asian).

Nelson Lagoon's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Nelson Lagoon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nelson Lagoon is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nelson Lagoon ranks 81st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nelson Lagoon's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Nelson Lagoon's population has decreased from 4.9% to 0.0%.

Nelson Lagoon is less Hispanic than neighboring King Cove (4.4% Hispanic), Sand Point (4.2% Hispanic), Cold Bay (2.8% Hispanic), and False Pass (55% Hispanic).

Nelson Lagoon's Native American/Other Population

70 residents of Nelson Lagoon, or 89.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nelson Lagoon is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nelson Lagoon ranks 55th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nelson Lagoon's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 84.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nelson Lagoon's population has decreased from 92.7% to 89.7%.

Nelson Lagoon is more Native American/Other than neighboring King Cove (48.4% Native American/Other), Sand Point (44.6% Native American/Other), Cold Bay (15.2% Native American/Other), Ivanof Bay (0% Native American/Other), and False Pass (39.1% Native American/Other).

Nelson Lagoon's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Nelson Lagoon, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nelson Lagoon is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Nelson Lagoon ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Nelson Lagoon is less Multiracial than neighboring King Cove (9.8% Multiracial), Sand Point (16% Multiracial), and Cold Bay (35.2% 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.