Port Lions, AK Demographics

A map of Port Lions's Population by Race

Port Lions, Alaska has an estimated population of 150, a large decrease from the 170 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.0% Native American/Other, 24.0% White, 14.0% Hispanic, 10.0% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Lions, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Lions has become considerably more racially diverse since 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 Port Lions, that probability was 49.0% in 2020 and 64.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Lions is ranked the 206th 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 Lions was ranked the 210th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Lions's White Population

36 residents of Port Lions, or 24.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Lions is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Port Lions ranks 179th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lions's White population has declined by an estimated 34.5%. White residents' share of Port Lions's population has decreased from 32.4% to 24.0%.

Port Lions is more White than neighboring Aleneva (0% White), and Ouzinkie (9.3% White). Port Lions is less White than neighboring Womens Bay (81.5% White), Kodiak Station (67% White), and Kodiak (30% White).

Port Lions's Black Population

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

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

Port Lions is less Black than neighboring Kodiak Station (3.7% Black), and Kodiak (0.1% Black).

Port Lions's Asian Population

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

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

Port Lions is less Asian than neighboring Kodiak Station (1.1% Asian), and Kodiak (43.3% Asian).

Port Lions's Hispanic Population

21 residents of Port Lions, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Lions is higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Port Lions ranks 249th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lions's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2000.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Lions's population has increased from 0.6% to 14.0%.

Port Lions is more Hispanic than neighboring Aleneva (0% Hispanic), Womens Bay (0% Hispanic), Ouzinkie (9.3% Hispanic), and Kodiak (10.4% Hispanic). Port Lions is less Hispanic than neighboring Kodiak Station (14.5% Hispanic).

Port Lions's Native American/Other Population

78 residents of Port Lions, or 52.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Port Lions is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Lions ranks 150th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lions's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 27.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Lions's population has decreased from 63.5% to 52.0%.

Port Lions is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aleneva (0% Native American/Other), Womens Bay (10.3% Native American/Other), Kodiak Station (2.9% Native American/Other), and Kodiak (6.9% Native American/Other). Port Lions is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ouzinkie (58.1% Native American/Other).

Port Lions's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Port Lions, or 10.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Lions is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Port Lions ranks 249th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Lions's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 150.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Lions's population has increased from 3.5% to 10.0%.

Port Lions is more Multiracial than neighboring Aleneva (0% Multiracial), Womens Bay (8.2% Multiracial), and Kodiak (9.3% Multiracial). Port Lions is less Multiracial than neighboring Kodiak Station (10.8% Multiracial), and Ouzinkie (23.3% 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.