Port Heiden, AK Demographics

A map of Port Heiden's Population by Race

Port Heiden, Alaska has an estimated population of 73, a large decrease from the 100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% Native American/Other, 13.7% Multiracial, 5.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Heiden, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Heiden has become 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 Port Heiden, that probability was 35.3% in 2020 and 32.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Heiden is ranked the 247th 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 Heiden was ranked the 245th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Heiden's White Population

4 residents of Port Heiden, or 5.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Heiden is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Port Heiden ranks 211th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Heiden's White population has declined by an estimated 71.4%. White residents' share of Port Heiden's population has decreased from 14.0% to 5.5%.

Port Heiden is more White than neighboring Chignik Lake (3.7% White), and Perryville (3.7% White). Port Heiden is less White than neighboring Chignik Lagoon (24.1% White), Chignik (14.8% White), and Pilot Point (6.3% White).

Port Heiden's Black Population

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

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

Port Heiden's Asian Population

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

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

Port Heiden's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Heiden, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Heiden is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Port Heiden ranks 232nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Heiden's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Heiden's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Port Heiden is less Hispanic than neighboring Perryville (1.2% Hispanic).

Port Heiden's Native American/Other Population

59 residents of Port Heiden, or 80.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Heiden is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Heiden ranks 123rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Heiden's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Heiden's population has increased from 79.0% to 80.8%.

Port Heiden is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chignik Lagoon (44.8% Native American/Other), Chignik (37% Native American/Other), Chignik Lake (63% Native American/Other), and Pilot Point (62.5% Native American/Other). Port Heiden is less Native American/Other than neighboring Perryville (82.9% Native American/Other).

Port Heiden's Multiracial Population

10 residents of Port Heiden, or 13.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Heiden is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Port Heiden ranks 175th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Heiden's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 66.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Heiden's population has increased from 6.0% to 13.7%.

Port Heiden is more Multiracial than neighboring Perryville (12.2% Multiracial). Port Heiden is less Multiracial than neighboring Chignik Lagoon (31% Multiracial), Chignik (48.1% Multiracial), Chignik Lake (33.3% Multiracial), and Pilot Point (31.3% 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.