Port Protection, AK Demographics

A map of Port Protection's Population by Race

Port Protection, Alaska has an estimated population of 27, a large decrease from the 36 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Port Protection, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Port Protection has become considerably 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 Protection, that probability was 15.6% in 2020 and 0.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Port Protection is ranked the 290th 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 Protection was ranked the 303rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Port Protection's White Population

27 residents of Port Protection, or 100.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Port Protection is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Port Protection ranks 12th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Protection's White population has declined by an estimated 18.2%. White residents' share of Port Protection's population has increased from 91.7% to 100.0%.

Port Protection is more White than neighboring Point Baker (0% White), Naukati Bay (63.6% White), and Kake (14.6% White).

Port Protection's Black Population

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

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

Port Protection is less Black than neighboring Kake (1.3% Black).

Port Protection's Asian Population

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

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

Port Protection is less Asian than neighboring Kake (1.1% Asian).

Port Protection's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Port Protection, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Port Protection is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Port Protection ranks 143rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Protection's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Port Protection's population has decreased from 2.8% to 0.0%.

Port Protection is less Hispanic than neighboring Kake (6.9% Hispanic).

Port Protection's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Port Protection, 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 Protection is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Port Protection 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 Protection's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Native American/Other residents' share of Port Protection's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Port Protection is less Native American/Other than neighboring Kake (55.1% Native American/Other).

Port Protection's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Port Protection, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Port Protection is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Port Protection ranks 183rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Port Protection's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Port Protection's population has decreased from 5.6% to 0.0%.

Port Protection is less Multiracial than neighboring Naukati Bay (36.4% Multiracial), and Kake (21% 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.