Paxson, AK Demographics

A map of Paxson's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	17	10	100.0%	38.5%
Black	0	1	0.0%	3.8%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	30.8%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	11.5%
Native American/Other	0	3	0.0%	11.5%
Multiracial	0	1	0.0%	3.8%

Paxson, Alaska has an estimated population of 17, a dramatic decrease from the 26 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Paxson, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Paxson has become considerably 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 Paxson, that probability was 72.8% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Paxson is ranked the 303rd 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). Paxson was ranked the 315th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Paxson's White Population

17 residents of Paxson, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Paxson is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Paxson ranks 169th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxson's White population has grown by an estimated 70.0%. White residents' share of Paxson's population has increased from 38.5% to 100.0%.

Paxson is more White than neighboring Gakona (57.5% White), Gulkana (38.3% White), Glennallen (47.6% White), and Fort Greely (57.7% White).

Paxson's Black Population

0 residents of Paxson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Paxson is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Paxson ranks 15th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxson's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Paxson's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Paxson is less Black than neighboring Glennallen (1.1% Black), and Fort Greely (4.5% Black).

Paxson's Asian Population

0 residents of Paxson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Paxson is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Paxson ranks 4th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxson's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Paxson's population has decreased from 30.8% to 0.0%.

Paxson is less Asian than neighboring Gakona (4.4% Asian).

Paxson's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Paxson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Paxson is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Paxson ranks 15th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxson's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Paxson's population has decreased from 11.5% to 0.0%.

Paxson is less Hispanic than neighboring Glennallen (6.4% Hispanic), and Fort Greely (37.8% Hispanic).

Paxson's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Paxson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Paxson is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Paxson ranks 218th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxson's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Paxson's population has decreased from 11.5% to 0.0%.

Paxson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gakona (33.7% Native American/Other), Gulkana (55.3% Native American/Other), and Glennallen (42% Native American/Other).

Paxson's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Paxson, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Paxson is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Paxson ranks 235th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Paxson's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Paxson's population has decreased from 3.8% to 0.0%.

Paxson is less Multiracial than neighboring Gakona (4.4% Multiracial), Gulkana (6.4% Multiracial), and Glennallen (2.9% 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.