Saxman, AK Demographics

A map of Saxman's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	203	259	62.7%	67.4%
Multiracial	58	55	17.9%	14.3%
White	49	56	15.1%	14.6%
Hispanic	10	10	3.1%	2.6%
Black	4	2	1.2%	0.5%
Asian	0	2	0.0%	0.5%

Saxman, Alaska has an estimated population of 324, a large decrease from the 384 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 62.7% Native American/Other, 17.9% Multiracial, 15.1% White, 3.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Saxman, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Saxman 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 Saxman, that probability was 50.3% in 2020 and 55.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Saxman is ranked the 155th 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). Saxman was ranked the 150th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Saxman's White Population

49 residents of Saxman, or 15.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Saxman is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Saxman ranks 208th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxman's White population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. White residents' share of Saxman's population has increased from 14.6% to 15.1%.

Saxman is more White than neighboring Metlakatla (9.1% White), and Loring (0% White). Saxman is less White than neighboring Ketchikan (52% White), Kasaan (37.3% White), and Thorne Bay (87.7% White).

Saxman's Black Population

4 residents of Saxman, or 1.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Saxman is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Saxman ranks 94th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxman's Black population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Saxman's population has increased from 0.5% to 1.2%.

Saxman is more Black than neighboring Ketchikan (0.7% Black), Metlakatla (0.2% Black), Loring (0% Black), Kasaan (0% Black), and Thorne Bay (0% Black).

Saxman's Asian Population

0 residents of Saxman, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Saxman is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Saxman ranks 139th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxman's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Saxman's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Saxman is less Asian than neighboring Ketchikan (13.9% Asian), and Thorne Bay (2.9% Asian).

Saxman's Hispanic Population

10 residents of Saxman, or 3.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Saxman is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Saxman ranks 150th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxman's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Saxman's population has increased from 2.6% to 3.1%.

Saxman is more Hispanic than neighboring Loring (0% Hispanic), Kasaan (0% Hispanic), and Thorne Bay (1.7% Hispanic). Saxman is less Hispanic than neighboring Ketchikan (6.1% Hispanic), and Metlakatla (5.2% Hispanic).

Saxman's Native American/Other Population

203 residents of Saxman, or 62.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Saxman is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Saxman ranks 146th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxman's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 21.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Saxman's population has decreased from 67.4% to 62.7%.

Saxman is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ketchikan (14.9% Native American/Other), Loring (0% Native American/Other), Kasaan (54.9% Native American/Other), and Thorne Bay (0.8% Native American/Other). Saxman is less Native American/Other than neighboring Metlakatla (70.8% Native American/Other).

Saxman's Multiracial Population

58 residents of Saxman, or 17.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Saxman is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Saxman ranks 28th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Saxman's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Saxman's population has increased from 14.3% to 17.9%.

Saxman is more Multiracial than neighboring Ketchikan (12.4% Multiracial), Metlakatla (14.7% Multiracial), Loring (0% Multiracial), Kasaan (7.8% Multiracial), and Thorne Bay (6.9% 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.