North Lakes, AK Demographics

A map of North Lakes's Population by Race

North Lakes, Alaska has an estimated population of 10,223, an increase from the 9,450 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.9% White, 10.5% Multiracial, 6.8% Hispanic, 6.0% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, and 0.4% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of North Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North Lakes is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 North Lakes, that probability was 41.6% in 2020 and 41.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North Lakes is ranked the 7th 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). North Lakes was ranked the 7th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North Lakes's White Population

7,662 residents of North Lakes, or 74.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North Lakes is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. North Lakes ranks 101st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 7.7%. White residents' share of North Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 74.9%.

North Lakes is more White than neighboring Gateway (69.7% White), and Fishhook (73.3% White). North Lakes is less White than neighboring South Lakes (80.8% White), Tanaina (77.7% White), and Farm Loop (79.2% White).

North Lakes's Black Population

37 residents of North Lakes, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North Lakes is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. North Lakes ranks 75th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 46.4%. Black residents' share of North Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.4%.

North Lakes is more Black than neighboring Tanaina (0.1% Black). North Lakes is less Black than neighboring South Lakes (0.6% Black), Gateway (2.8% Black), Fishhook (1.5% Black), and Farm Loop (0.8% Black).

North Lakes's Asian Population

141 residents of North Lakes, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North Lakes is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. North Lakes ranks 64th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Lakes's Asian population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Asian residents' share of North Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.4%.

North Lakes is more Asian than neighboring Fishhook (0.7% Asian), and Farm Loop (0.1% Asian). North Lakes is less Asian than neighboring South Lakes (1.7% Asian), Gateway (2.5% Asian), and Tanaina (2% Asian).

North Lakes's Hispanic Population

694 residents of North Lakes, or 6.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North Lakes is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. North Lakes ranks 62nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Lakes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.9%. Hispanic residents' share of North Lakes's population has increased from 5.6% to 6.8%.

North Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring South Lakes (5.1% Hispanic), Fishhook (6.7% Hispanic), Tanaina (4.1% Hispanic), and Farm Loop (5.4% Hispanic). North Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring Gateway (9.4% Hispanic).

North Lakes's Native American/Other Population

614 residents of North Lakes, or 6.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North Lakes is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. North Lakes ranks 263rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Lakes's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 1.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of North Lakes's population has decreased from 6.6% to 6.0%.

North Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring South Lakes (5.8% Native American/Other), Gateway (4.4% Native American/Other), Fishhook (5.7% Native American/Other), Tanaina (5.2% Native American/Other), and Farm Loop (1.4% Native American/Other).

North Lakes's Multiracial Population

1,075 residents of North Lakes, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North Lakes is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. North Lakes ranks 86th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North Lakes's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 12.7%. Multiracial residents' share of North Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 10.5%.

North Lakes is more Multiracial than neighboring South Lakes (5.9% Multiracial). North Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring Gateway (11.3% Multiracial), Fishhook (12% Multiracial), Tanaina (10.9% Multiracial), and Farm Loop (13.1% 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.