Savoonga, AK Demographics

A map of Savoonga's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	663	803	76.4%	96.2%
White	185	18	21.3%	2.2%
Multiracial	20	5	2.3%	0.6%
Black	0	1	0.0%	0.1%
Asian	0	3	0.0%	0.4%
Hispanic	0	5	0.0%	0.6%

Savoonga, Alaska has an estimated population of 868, an increase from the 835 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.4% Native American/Other, 21.3% White, 2.3% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Savoonga, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Savoonga has become considerably 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 Savoonga, that probability was 7.5% in 2020 and 37.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Savoonga is ranked the 81st 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). Savoonga was ranked the 78th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Savoonga's White Population

185 residents of Savoonga, or 21.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Savoonga is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Savoonga ranks 314th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savoonga's White population has grown by an estimated 927.8%. White residents' share of Savoonga's population has increased from 2.2% to 21.3%.

Savoonga is more White than neighboring Gambell (0.5% White), Diomede (0% White), Wales (10.1% White), and Brevig Mission (1.8% White). Savoonga is less White than neighboring Port Clarence (75% White).

Savoonga's Black Population

0 residents of Savoonga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Savoonga is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Savoonga ranks 148th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savoonga's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Savoonga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Savoonga's Asian Population

0 residents of Savoonga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Savoonga is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Savoonga ranks 151st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savoonga's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Savoonga's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Savoonga is less Asian than neighboring Port Clarence (25% Asian), and Brevig Mission (0.8% Asian).

Savoonga's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Savoonga, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Savoonga is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Savoonga ranks 248th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savoonga's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Savoonga's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.0%.

Savoonga's Native American/Other Population

663 residents of Savoonga, or 76.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Savoonga is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Savoonga ranks 16th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savoonga's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Savoonga's population has decreased from 96.2% to 76.4%.

Savoonga is more Native American/Other than neighboring Port Clarence (0% Native American/Other). Savoonga is less Native American/Other than neighboring Gambell (94.7% Native American/Other), Diomede (100% Native American/Other), Wales (89.9% Native American/Other), and Brevig Mission (95.8% Native American/Other).

Savoonga's Multiracial Population

20 residents of Savoonga, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Savoonga is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Savoonga ranks 313th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Savoonga's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Savoonga's population has increased from 0.6% to 2.3%.

Savoonga is more Multiracial than neighboring Diomede (0% Multiracial), Wales (0% Multiracial), Port Clarence (0% Multiracial), and Brevig Mission (1.5% Multiracial). Savoonga is less Multiracial than neighboring Gambell (4.7% 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.