Port Clarence, AK Demographics

A map of Port Clarence's Population by Race

Port Clarence, Alaska has an estimated population of 16, a dramatic increase from the 0 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 75.0% White, 25.0% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Clarence, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Clarence 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 Clarence, that probability was 0.0% in 2020 and 37.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Clarence is ranked the 307th 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 Clarence was ranked the 351st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Clarence's White Population

12 residents of Port Clarence, or 75.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Clarence is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Port Clarence ranks 343rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clarence's White population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. White residents' share of Port Clarence's population has increased from 0.0% to 75.0%.

Port Clarence is more White than neighboring Brevig Mission (1.8% White), Teller (2.4% White), Shishmaref (1.5% White), Wales (10.1% White), and Nome (23.5% White).

Port Clarence's Black Population

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

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

Port Clarence is less Black than neighboring Nome (1.6% Black).

Port Clarence's Asian Population

4 residents of Port Clarence, or 25.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Port Clarence is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Port Clarence ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clarence's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Port Clarence's population has increased from 0.0% to 25.0%.

Port Clarence is more Asian than neighboring Brevig Mission (0.8% Asian), Teller (0% Asian), Shishmaref (1.1% Asian), Wales (0% Asian), and Nome (3.2% Asian).

Port Clarence's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Clarence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Clarence is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Port Clarence ranks 285th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Port Clarence is less Hispanic than neighboring Teller (0.8% Hispanic), and Nome (5.5% Hispanic).

Port Clarence's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Clarence, 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 Clarence is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Clarence ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Clarence's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Clarence's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Clarence is less Native American/Other than neighboring Brevig Mission (95.8% Native American/Other), Teller (96.9% Native American/Other), Shishmaref (97.4% Native American/Other), Wales (89.9% Native American/Other), and Nome (49.9% Native American/Other).

Port Clarence's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Port Clarence, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Clarence is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Port Clarence ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Port Clarence is less Multiracial than neighboring Brevig Mission (1.5% Multiracial), and Nome (16.2% 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.