Nuiqsut, AK Demographics

A map of Nuiqsut's Population by Race

Nuiqsut, Alaska has an estimated population of 616, a large increase from the 512 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% Native American/Other, 14.0% White, 2.9% Hispanic, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.6% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nuiqsut, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nuiqsut 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 Nuiqsut, that probability was 13.8% in 2020 and 32.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nuiqsut is ranked the 112th 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). Nuiqsut was ranked the 119th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nuiqsut's White Population

86 residents of Nuiqsut, or 14.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nuiqsut is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Nuiqsut ranks 244th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuiqsut's White population has grown by an estimated 145.7%. White residents' share of Nuiqsut's population has increased from 6.8% to 14.0%.

Nuiqsut is more White than neighboring Anaktuvuk Pass (12.5% White), and Wiseman (0% White). Nuiqsut is less White than neighboring Prudhoe Bay (74.2% White), Coldfoot (22.7% White), and Evansville (47.1% White).

Nuiqsut's Black Population

0 residents of Nuiqsut, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Nuiqsut is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Nuiqsut ranks 136th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuiqsut's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Nuiqsut's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Nuiqsut is less Black than neighboring Prudhoe Bay (5% Black), and Coldfoot (23.2% Black).

Nuiqsut's Asian Population

4 residents of Nuiqsut, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Nuiqsut is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Nuiqsut ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuiqsut's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Nuiqsut's population has increased from 0.0% to 0.6%.

Nuiqsut is more Asian than neighboring Anaktuvuk Pass (0% Asian), Wiseman (0% Asian), and Evansville (0% Asian). Nuiqsut is less Asian than neighboring Prudhoe Bay (8.5% Asian), and Coldfoot (25.1% Asian).

Nuiqsut's Hispanic Population

18 residents of Nuiqsut, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nuiqsut is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nuiqsut ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuiqsut's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 18. Hispanic residents' share of Nuiqsut's population has increased from 0.0% to 2.9%.

Nuiqsut is more Hispanic than neighboring Anaktuvuk Pass (0% Hispanic), Wiseman (0% Hispanic), and Coldfoot (0% Hispanic). Nuiqsut is less Hispanic than neighboring Prudhoe Bay (7.3% Hispanic), and Evansville (52.9% Hispanic).

Nuiqsut's Native American/Other Population

498 residents of Nuiqsut, or 80.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nuiqsut is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nuiqsut ranks 56th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuiqsut's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 5.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nuiqsut's population has decreased from 92.6% to 80.8%.

Nuiqsut is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anaktuvuk Pass (72.3% Native American/Other), Prudhoe Bay (3.4% Native American/Other), Wiseman (0% Native American/Other), Coldfoot (28.9% Native American/Other), and Evansville (0% Native American/Other).

Nuiqsut's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Nuiqsut, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nuiqsut is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Nuiqsut ranks 319th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nuiqsut's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 400.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Nuiqsut's population has increased from 0.4% to 1.6%.

Nuiqsut is more Multiracial than neighboring Wiseman (0% Multiracial), Coldfoot (0% Multiracial), and Evansville (0% Multiracial). Nuiqsut is less Multiracial than neighboring Anaktuvuk Pass (15.2% 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.