Noorvik, AK Demographics

A map of Noorvik's Population by Race

Noorvik, Alaska has an estimated population of 748, an increase from the 694 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.9% Native American/Other, 12.0% Asian, 4.1% White, 0.8% Multiracial, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Noorvik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Noorvik has become considerably 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 Noorvik, that probability was 6.2% in 2020 and 29.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Noorvik is ranked the 96th 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). Noorvik was ranked the 93rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Noorvik's White Population

31 residents of Noorvik, or 4.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Noorvik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Noorvik ranks 313th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Noorvik's White population has grown by an estimated 106.7%. White residents' share of Noorvik's population has increased from 2.2% to 4.1%.

Noorvik is more White than neighboring Buckland (0.8% White), and Selawik (1.9% White). Noorvik is less White than neighboring Kiana (5.9% White), Kotzebue (19.2% White), and Deering (4.4% White).

Noorvik's Black Population

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

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

Noorvik is less Black than neighboring Selawik (0.7% Black), and Kotzebue (1.2% Black).

Noorvik's Asian Population

90 residents of Noorvik, or 12.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Noorvik is higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Noorvik ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Noorvik's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 90. Asian residents' share of Noorvik's population has increased from 0.0% to 12.0%.

Noorvik is more Asian than neighboring Kiana (0% Asian), Buckland (0% Asian), Selawik (0% Asian), Kotzebue (0.8% Asian), and Deering (0.9% Asian).

Noorvik's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Noorvik, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Noorvik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Noorvik ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Noorvik's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 1. Hispanic residents' share of Noorvik's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Noorvik is more Hispanic than neighboring Kiana (0% Hispanic), Buckland (0% Hispanic), and Selawik (0% Hispanic). Noorvik is less Hispanic than neighboring Kotzebue (5.7% Hispanic), and Deering (0.9% Hispanic).

Noorvik's Native American/Other Population

620 residents of Noorvik, or 82.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Noorvik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Noorvik ranks 12th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Noorvik's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 7.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Noorvik's population has decreased from 96.8% to 82.9%.

Noorvik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kotzebue (62.7% Native American/Other), and Deering (82.8% Native American/Other). Noorvik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kiana (94.1% Native American/Other), Buckland (91.7% Native American/Other), and Selawik (94.2% Native American/Other).

Noorvik's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Noorvik, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Noorvik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Noorvik ranks 303rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Noorvik's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Noorvik's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Noorvik is more Multiracial than neighboring Kiana (0% Multiracial). Noorvik is less Multiracial than neighboring Buckland (7.5% Multiracial), Selawik (3.2% Multiracial), Kotzebue (10.4% Multiracial), and Deering (11% 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.