Port Alexander, AK Demographics

A map of Port Alexander's Population by Race

Port Alexander, Alaska has an estimated population of 50, a dramatic decrease from the 78 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 84.0% White, 16.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Alexander, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Alexander 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 Port Alexander, that probability was 19.0% in 2020 and 26.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Alexander is ranked the 267th 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). Port Alexander was ranked the 264th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Alexander's White Population

42 residents of Port Alexander, or 84.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Alexander is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Port Alexander ranks 19th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Alexander's White population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. White residents' share of Port Alexander's population has decreased from 89.7% to 84.0%.

Port Alexander is more White than neighboring Kake (14.6% White), Point Baker (0% White), and Sitka city and (57.6% White). Port Alexander is less White than neighboring Edna Bay (100% White), and Port Protection (100% White).

Port Alexander's Black Population

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

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

Port Alexander is less Black than neighboring Kake (1.3% Black), and Sitka city and (0.3% Black).

Port Alexander's Asian Population

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

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

Port Alexander is less Asian than neighboring Kake (1.1% Asian), and Sitka city and (8.3% Asian).

Port Alexander's Hispanic Population

8 residents of Port Alexander, or 16.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Alexander is higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Port Alexander ranks 211th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Alexander's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 700.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Alexander's population has increased from 1.3% to 16.0%.

Port Alexander is more Hispanic than neighboring Edna Bay (0% Hispanic), Kake (6.9% Hispanic), Point Baker (0% Hispanic), Port Protection (0% Hispanic), and Sitka city and (6.9% Hispanic).

Port Alexander's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Alexander, 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 Port Alexander is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Alexander ranks 283rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Alexander's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Alexander's population has decreased from 5.1% to 0.0%.

Port Alexander is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kake (55.1% Native American/Other), and Sitka city and (10.3% Native American/Other).

Port Alexander's Multiracial Population

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

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

Port Alexander is less Multiracial than neighboring Kake (21% Multiracial), and Sitka city and (16.5% 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.