Salamatof, AK Demographics

A map of Salamatof's Population by Race

Salamatof, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,149, an increase from the 1,078 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.2% White, 12.0% Native American/Other, 5.8% Multiracial, 3.6% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, and 1.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Salamatof, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Salamatof 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 Salamatof, that probability was 46.9% in 2020 and 39.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Salamatof is ranked the 68th 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). Salamatof was ranked the 67th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Salamatof's White Population

876 residents of Salamatof, or 76.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Salamatof is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Salamatof ranks 122nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamatof's White population has grown by an estimated 15.7%. White residents' share of Salamatof's population has increased from 70.2% to 76.2%.

Salamatof is more White than neighboring Kenai (69.2% White), and Nikiski (70.4% White). Salamatof is less White than neighboring Soldotna (76.5% White), and Kasilof (82.4% White).

Salamatof's Black Population

16 residents of Salamatof, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Salamatof is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Salamatof ranks 22nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamatof's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.7%. Black residents' share of Salamatof's population has decreased from 2.5% to 1.4%.

Salamatof is more Black than neighboring Kenai (0.9% Black), Nikiski (0.8% Black), Kalifornsky (0.5% Black), Soldotna (1.3% Black), and Kasilof (0% Black).

Salamatof's Asian Population

11 residents of Salamatof, or 1.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Salamatof is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Salamatof ranks 144th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamatof's Asian population has grown by an estimated 120.0%. Asian residents' share of Salamatof's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.0%.

Salamatof is more Asian than neighboring Kasilof (0% Asian). Salamatof is less Asian than neighboring Kenai (3.4% Asian), Nikiski (3.6% Asian), Kalifornsky (1.8% Asian), and Soldotna (2% Asian).

Salamatof's Hispanic Population

41 residents of Salamatof, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Salamatof is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Salamatof ranks 181st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamatof's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 86.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Salamatof's population has increased from 2.0% to 3.6%.

Salamatof is more Hispanic than neighboring Kalifornsky (3.2% Hispanic), and Kasilof (0% Hispanic). Salamatof is less Hispanic than neighboring Kenai (7.8% Hispanic), Nikiski (6% Hispanic), and Soldotna (6% Hispanic).

Salamatof's Native American/Other Population

138 residents of Salamatof, or 12.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Salamatof is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Salamatof ranks 194th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamatof's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 28.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Salamatof's population has decreased from 17.9% to 12.0%.

Salamatof is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kenai (5.1% Native American/Other), Nikiski (9.4% Native American/Other), Kalifornsky (8.2% Native American/Other), Soldotna (6.3% Native American/Other), and Kasilof (0% Native American/Other).

Salamatof's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Salamatof, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Salamatof is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Salamatof ranks 161st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Salamatof's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 9.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Salamatof's population has decreased from 6.9% to 5.8%.

Salamatof is less Multiracial than neighboring Kenai (13.7% Multiracial), Nikiski (9.8% Multiracial), Kalifornsky (10.2% Multiracial), Soldotna (7.9% Multiracial), and Kasilof (17.6% 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.