Shageluk, AK Demographics

A map of Shageluk's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	26	90	76.5%	90.0%
White	8	4	23.5%	4.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	3.0%
Multiracial	0	3	0.0%	3.0%

Shageluk, Alaska has an estimated population of 34, a dramatic decrease from the 100 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 76.5% Native American/Other, 23.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shageluk, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shageluk 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 Shageluk, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 36.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shageluk is ranked the 281st 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). Shageluk was ranked the 245th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shageluk's White Population

8 residents of Shageluk, or 23.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shageluk is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Shageluk ranks 279th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shageluk's White population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Shageluk's population has increased from 4.0% to 23.5%.

Shageluk is more White than neighboring Holy Cross (0% White), Grayling (1.2% White), Anvik (1.3% White), Aniak (12.1% White), and Chuathbaluk (2.4% White).

Shageluk's Black Population

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

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

Shageluk's Asian Population

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

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

Shageluk is less Asian than neighboring Aniak (15.6% Asian).

Shageluk's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Shageluk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shageluk is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Shageluk ranks 137th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shageluk's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Shageluk's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Shageluk is less Hispanic than neighboring Holy Cross (2.9% Hispanic), and Aniak (1.4% Hispanic).

Shageluk's Native American/Other Population

26 residents of Shageluk, or 76.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shageluk is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Shageluk ranks 75th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shageluk's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 71.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shageluk's population has decreased from 90.0% to 76.5%.

Shageluk is more Native American/Other than neighboring Aniak (65.6% Native American/Other). Shageluk is less Native American/Other than neighboring Holy Cross (95.1% Native American/Other), Grayling (98.8% Native American/Other), Anvik (98.7% Native American/Other), and Chuathbaluk (95.1% Native American/Other).

Shageluk's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Shageluk, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shageluk is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Shageluk ranks 261st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shageluk's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shageluk's population has decreased from 3.0% to 0.0%.

Shageluk is less Multiracial than neighboring Holy Cross (2% Multiracial), Aniak (5.3% Multiracial), and Chuathbaluk (2.4% 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.