Point MacKenzie, AK Demographics

A map of Point MacKenzie's Population by Race

Point MacKenzie, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,668, a decrease from the 1,852 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.7% White, 25.2% Native American/Other, 13.6% Black, 6.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Hispanic, and 1.8% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Point MacKenzie, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Point MacKenzie is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Point MacKenzie, that probability was 66.2% in 2020 and 66.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Point MacKenzie is ranked the 55th 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). Point MacKenzie was ranked the 53rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Point MacKenzie's White Population

829 residents of Point MacKenzie, or 49.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Point MacKenzie is lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Point MacKenzie ranks 167th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point MacKenzie's White population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. White residents' share of Point MacKenzie's population has increased from 43.8% to 49.7%.

Point MacKenzie is less White than neighboring Big Lake (84% White), Houston (81.4% White), Knik-Fairview (72.4% White), Meadow Lakes (78.7% White), and Susitna (100% White).

Point MacKenzie's Black Population

227 residents of Point MacKenzie, or 13.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Point MacKenzie is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Point MacKenzie ranks 7th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point MacKenzie's Black population has grown by an estimated 86.1%. Black residents' share of Point MacKenzie's population has increased from 6.6% to 13.6%.

Point MacKenzie is more Black than neighboring Big Lake (0.3% Black), Houston (0.3% Black), Knik-Fairview (0.7% Black), Meadow Lakes (0.2% Black), and Susitna (0% Black).

Point MacKenzie's Asian Population

30 residents of Point MacKenzie, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Point MacKenzie is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Point MacKenzie ranks 54th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point MacKenzie's Asian population has declined by an estimated 14.3%. Asian residents' share of Point MacKenzie's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.8%.

Point MacKenzie is more Asian than neighboring Big Lake (1% Asian), Houston (1.2% Asian), and Susitna (0% Asian). Point MacKenzie is less Asian than neighboring Knik-Fairview (2.1% Asian), and Meadow Lakes (2.2% Asian).

Point MacKenzie's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Point MacKenzie, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Point MacKenzie is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Point MacKenzie ranks 80th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point MacKenzie's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 45.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Point MacKenzie's population has decreased from 4.9% to 3.0%.

Point MacKenzie is more Hispanic than neighboring Susitna (0% Hispanic). Point MacKenzie is less Hispanic than neighboring Big Lake (3.9% Hispanic), Houston (3.3% Hispanic), Knik-Fairview (5.7% Hispanic), and Meadow Lakes (4.1% Hispanic).

Point MacKenzie's Native American/Other Population

420 residents of Point MacKenzie, or 25.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Point MacKenzie is higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Point MacKenzie ranks 176th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point MacKenzie's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 38.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Point MacKenzie's population has decreased from 36.8% to 25.2%.

Point MacKenzie is more Native American/Other than neighboring Big Lake (5.4% Native American/Other), Houston (2.8% Native American/Other), Knik-Fairview (6.4% Native American/Other), Meadow Lakes (5.9% Native American/Other), and Susitna (0% Native American/Other).

Point MacKenzie's Multiracial Population

112 residents of Point MacKenzie, or 6.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Point MacKenzie is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Point MacKenzie ranks 176th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Point MacKenzie's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Point MacKenzie's population has increased from 6.0% to 6.7%.

Point MacKenzie is more Multiracial than neighboring Big Lake (5.3% Multiracial), and Susitna (0% Multiracial). Point MacKenzie is less Multiracial than neighboring Houston (11% Multiracial), Knik-Fairview (12.8% Multiracial), and Meadow Lakes (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.