Paxson, AK Demographics

A map of Paxson's Population by Race

Paxson, Alaska had a population of 26 in 2020. It was 38.5% White, 3.8% Black, 30.8% Asian, 11.5% Hispanic, 11.5% Native American/Other, and 3.8% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Paxson, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is the 315th most populous. 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's White Population

10 residents of Paxson identify as White, or 38.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Paxson less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is ranked #169 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Paxson is more White than neighboring Gulkana (33.6% White). Paxson is less White than neighboring Gakona (56.8% White), Glennallen (70.6% White), Fort Greely (62.8% White), and Tolsona (91.7% White).

Paxson's Black Population

1 residents of Paxson identify as Black, or 3.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Paxson roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is ranked #15 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Paxson is more Black than neighboring Gakona (0% Black), Gulkana (0% Black), Glennallen (0% Black), Fort Greely (1.6% Black), and Tolsona (0% Black).

Paxson's Asian Population

8 residents of Paxson identify as Asian, or 30.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Paxson considerably larger than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is ranked #4 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Paxson is more Asian than neighboring Gakona (0% Asian), Gulkana (0% Asian), Glennallen (0% Asian), Fort Greely (2.9% Asian), and Tolsona (0% Asian).

Paxson's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Paxson identify as Hispanic, or 11.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Paxson roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is ranked #15 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Paxson is more Hispanic than neighboring Gakona (5.3% Hispanic), Gulkana (4.5% Hispanic), Glennallen (3.6% Hispanic), and Tolsona (8.3% Hispanic). Paxson is less Hispanic than neighboring Fort Greely (25.6% Hispanic).

Paxson's Native American/Other Population

3 residents of Paxson identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 11.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Paxson slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is ranked #218 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Paxson is more Native American/Other than neighboring Fort Greely (0.6% Native American/Other), and Tolsona (0% Native American/Other). Paxson is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gakona (35.5% Native American/Other), Gulkana (57.3% Native American/Other), and Glennallen (15.7% Native American/Other).

Paxson's Multiracial Population

1 residents of Paxson identify as Multiracial, or 3.8%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Paxson slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Paxson is ranked #235 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Paxson is more Multiracial than neighboring Gakona (2.4% Multiracial), and Tolsona (0% Multiracial). Paxson is less Multiracial than neighboring Gulkana (4.5% Multiracial), Glennallen (10% Multiracial), and Fort Greely (6.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.