Newhalen, AK Demographics

A map of Newhalen's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	88	127	72.1%	75.6%
Multiracial	29	23	23.8%	13.7%
White	5	16	4.1%	9.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	2	0.0%	1.2%

Newhalen, Alaska has an estimated population of 122, a large decrease from the 168 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.1% Native American/Other, 23.8% Multiracial, 4.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Newhalen, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Newhalen 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 Newhalen, that probability was 40.1% in 2020 and 42.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Newhalen is ranked the 217th 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). Newhalen was ranked the 213th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Newhalen's White Population

5 residents of Newhalen, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Newhalen is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Newhalen ranks 225th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newhalen's White population has declined by an estimated 68.8%. White residents' share of Newhalen's population has decreased from 9.5% to 4.1%.

Newhalen is more White than neighboring Nondalton (3.9% White), and Pope-Vannoy Landing (0% White). Newhalen is less White than neighboring Iliamna (30% White), Kokhanok (10.3% White), and Port Alsworth (10.1% White).

Newhalen's Black Population

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

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

Newhalen is less Black than neighboring Port Alsworth (7% Black).

Newhalen's Asian Population

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

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

Newhalen's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Newhalen, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Newhalen is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Newhalen ranks 218th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newhalen's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Newhalen's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Newhalen is less Hispanic than neighboring Nondalton (8.7% Hispanic), Kokhanok (2.6% Hispanic), and Port Alsworth (7% Hispanic).

Newhalen's Native American/Other Population

88 residents of Newhalen, or 72.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Newhalen is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Newhalen ranks 130th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newhalen's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Newhalen's population has decreased from 75.6% to 72.1%.

Newhalen is more Native American/Other than neighboring Iliamna (54.3% Native American/Other), Nondalton (38.8% Native American/Other), Kokhanok (33.3% Native American/Other), Pope-Vannoy Landing (0% Native American/Other), and Port Alsworth (4% Native American/Other).

Newhalen's Multiracial Population

29 residents of Newhalen, or 23.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Newhalen is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Newhalen ranks 35th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Newhalen's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 26.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Newhalen's population has increased from 13.7% to 23.8%.

Newhalen is more Multiracial than neighboring Iliamna (15.7% Multiracial), and Pope-Vannoy Landing (0% Multiracial). Newhalen is less Multiracial than neighboring Nondalton (48.5% Multiracial), Kokhanok (53.8% Multiracial), and Port Alsworth (71.9% 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.