Prudhoe Bay, AK Demographics

A map of Prudhoe Bay's Population by Race

Prudhoe Bay, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,664, a large increase from the 1,310 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.2% White, 8.5% Asian, 7.3% Hispanic, 5.0% Black, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 1.6% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Prudhoe Bay, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Prudhoe Bay has become 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 Prudhoe Bay, that probability was 41.3% in 2020 and 43.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Prudhoe Bay is ranked the 56th 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). Prudhoe Bay was ranked the 63rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Prudhoe Bay's White Population

1,234 residents of Prudhoe Bay, or 74.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Prudhoe Bay is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Prudhoe Bay ranks 99th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prudhoe Bay's White population has grown by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of Prudhoe Bay's population has decreased from 75.3% to 74.2%.

Prudhoe Bay is more White than neighboring Nuiqsut (14% White), Wiseman (0% White), Coldfoot (22.7% White), Anaktuvuk Pass (12.5% White), and Arctic Village (0% White).

Prudhoe Bay's Black Population

84 residents of Prudhoe Bay, or 5.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Prudhoe Bay is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Prudhoe Bay ranks 24th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prudhoe Bay's Black population has grown by an estimated 180.0%. Black residents' share of Prudhoe Bay's population has increased from 2.3% to 5.0%.

Prudhoe Bay is more Black than neighboring Nuiqsut (0% Black), Wiseman (0% Black), Anaktuvuk Pass (0% Black), and Arctic Village (0% Black). Prudhoe Bay is less Black than neighboring Coldfoot (23.2% Black).

Prudhoe Bay's Asian Population

141 residents of Prudhoe Bay, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Prudhoe Bay is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Prudhoe Bay ranks 96th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prudhoe Bay's Asian population has grown by an estimated 840.0%. Asian residents' share of Prudhoe Bay's population has increased from 1.1% to 8.5%.

Prudhoe Bay is more Asian than neighboring Nuiqsut (0.6% Asian), Wiseman (0% Asian), Anaktuvuk Pass (0% Asian), and Arctic Village (0% Asian). Prudhoe Bay is less Asian than neighboring Coldfoot (25.1% Asian).

Prudhoe Bay's Hispanic Population

122 residents of Prudhoe Bay, or 7.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Prudhoe Bay is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Prudhoe Bay ranks 18th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prudhoe Bay's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 15.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Prudhoe Bay's population has decreased from 11.1% to 7.3%.

Prudhoe Bay is more Hispanic than neighboring Nuiqsut (2.9% Hispanic), Wiseman (0% Hispanic), Coldfoot (0% Hispanic), Anaktuvuk Pass (0% Hispanic), and Arctic Village (0% Hispanic).

Prudhoe Bay's Native American/Other Population

56 residents of Prudhoe Bay, or 3.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Prudhoe Bay is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Prudhoe Bay ranks 244th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prudhoe Bay's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 46.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Prudhoe Bay's population has decreased from 8.0% to 3.4%.

Prudhoe Bay is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wiseman (0% Native American/Other). Prudhoe Bay is less Native American/Other than neighboring Nuiqsut (80.8% Native American/Other), Coldfoot (28.9% Native American/Other), Anaktuvuk Pass (72.3% Native American/Other), and Arctic Village (95.1% Native American/Other).

Prudhoe Bay's Multiracial Population

27 residents of Prudhoe Bay, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Prudhoe Bay is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Prudhoe Bay ranks 284th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Prudhoe Bay's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 3.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Prudhoe Bay's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.6%.

Prudhoe Bay is more Multiracial than neighboring Wiseman (0% Multiracial), and Coldfoot (0% Multiracial). Prudhoe Bay is less Multiracial than neighboring Anaktuvuk Pass (15.2% Multiracial), and Arctic Village (4.9% 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.