Ninilchik, AK Demographics

A map of Ninilchik's Population by Race

Ninilchik, Alaska has an estimated population of 965, a large increase from the 845 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.8% White, 12.6% Native American/Other, 7.9% Multiracial, 2.7% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ninilchik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ninilchik 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 Ninilchik, that probability was 39.8% in 2020 and 38.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ninilchik is ranked the 75th 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). Ninilchik was ranked the 77th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ninilchik's White Population

741 residents of Ninilchik, or 76.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ninilchik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Ninilchik ranks 93rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ninilchik's White population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. White residents' share of Ninilchik's population has increased from 76.2% to 76.8%.

Ninilchik is more White than neighboring Happy Valley (74.5% White), and Nikolaevsk (71.8% White). Ninilchik is less White than neighboring Clam Gulch (89.1% White), Cohoe (78.2% White), and Kasilof (82.4% White).

Ninilchik's Black Population

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

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

Ninilchik's Asian Population

0 residents of Ninilchik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ninilchik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Ninilchik ranks 114th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ninilchik's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Ninilchik's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Ninilchik is less Asian than neighboring Cohoe (1.5% Asian), Happy Valley (1.7% Asian), and Nikolaevsk (4.5% Asian).

Ninilchik's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Ninilchik, or 2.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ninilchik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Ninilchik ranks 151st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ninilchik's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 18.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Ninilchik's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.7%.

Ninilchik is more Hispanic than neighboring Clam Gulch (0% Hispanic), Cohoe (2.1% Hispanic), and Kasilof (0% Hispanic). Ninilchik is less Hispanic than neighboring Happy Valley (3.9% Hispanic), and Nikolaevsk (4.9% Hispanic).

Ninilchik's Native American/Other Population

122 residents of Ninilchik, or 12.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ninilchik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Ninilchik ranks 222nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ninilchik's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 32.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ninilchik's population has increased from 10.9% to 12.6%.

Ninilchik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Clam Gulch (9.2% Native American/Other), Cohoe (9.4% Native American/Other), Happy Valley (8.5% Native American/Other), Kasilof (0% Native American/Other), and Nikolaevsk (6.9% Native American/Other).

Ninilchik's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Ninilchik, or 7.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ninilchik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Ninilchik ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ninilchik's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Ninilchik's population has decreased from 9.3% to 7.9%.

Ninilchik is more Multiracial than neighboring Clam Gulch (1.7% Multiracial). Ninilchik is less Multiracial than neighboring Cohoe (8.8% Multiracial), Happy Valley (11.5% Multiracial), Kasilof (17.6% Multiracial), and Nikolaevsk (11.8% 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.