Nunapitchuk, AK Demographics

A map of Nunapitchuk's Population by Race

Nunapitchuk, Alaska has an estimated population of 618, an increase from the 594 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 95.6% Native American/Other, 1.6% Hispanic, 1.5% White, 1.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Nunapitchuk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Nunapitchuk 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 Nunapitchuk, that probability was 4.3% in 2020 and 8.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Nunapitchuk is ranked the 111th 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). Nunapitchuk was ranked the 110th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Nunapitchuk's White Population

9 residents of Nunapitchuk, or 1.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Nunapitchuk is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Nunapitchuk ranks 312th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nunapitchuk's White population has declined by an estimated 30.8%. White residents' share of Nunapitchuk's population has decreased from 2.2% to 1.5%.

Nunapitchuk is more White than neighboring Kasigluk (0.4% White), Napakiak (0.4% White), and Tuntutuliak (0% White). Nunapitchuk is less White than neighboring Atmautluak (8% White), and Bethel (20% White).

Nunapitchuk's Black Population

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

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

Nunapitchuk is less Black than neighboring Bethel (3% Black).

Nunapitchuk's Asian Population

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

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

Nunapitchuk is less Asian than neighboring Bethel (2.8% Asian).

Nunapitchuk's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Nunapitchuk, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Nunapitchuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Nunapitchuk ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nunapitchuk's Hispanic population has grown from 0 to an estimated 10. Hispanic residents' share of Nunapitchuk's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Nunapitchuk is more Hispanic than neighboring Kasigluk (0% Hispanic), Atmautluak (0% Hispanic), Napakiak (0% Hispanic), and Tuntutuliak (0% Hispanic). Nunapitchuk is less Hispanic than neighboring Bethel (3.6% Hispanic).

Nunapitchuk's Native American/Other Population

591 residents of Nunapitchuk, or 95.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Nunapitchuk is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Nunapitchuk ranks 6th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nunapitchuk's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Nunapitchuk's population has decreased from 97.8% to 95.6%.

Nunapitchuk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Atmautluak (92% Native American/Other), and Bethel (63.6% Native American/Other). Nunapitchuk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kasigluk (99.6% Native American/Other), Napakiak (99.1% Native American/Other), and Tuntutuliak (99.2% Native American/Other).

Nunapitchuk's Multiracial Population

8 residents of Nunapitchuk, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Nunapitchuk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Nunapitchuk ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Nunapitchuk's Multiracial population has grown from 0 to an estimated 8. Multiracial residents' share of Nunapitchuk's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.3%.

Nunapitchuk is more Multiracial than neighboring Kasigluk (0% Multiracial), Atmautluak (0% Multiracial), Napakiak (0.5% Multiracial), and Tuntutuliak (0.8% Multiracial). Nunapitchuk is less Multiracial than neighboring Bethel (6.9% 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.