Shaktoolik, AK Demographics

A map of Shaktoolik's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	277	185	97.9%	87.3%
Asian	4	0	1.4%	0.0%
White	2	20	0.7%	9.4%
Black	0	4	0.0%	1.9%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.5%
Multiracial	0	2	0.0%	0.9%

Shaktoolik, Alaska has an estimated population of 283, a dramatic increase from the 212 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 97.9% Native American/Other, 1.4% Asian, 0.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Shaktoolik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Shaktoolik 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 Shaktoolik, that probability was 22.9% in 2020 and 4.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Shaktoolik is ranked the 165th 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). Shaktoolik was ranked the 189th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Shaktoolik's White Population

2 residents of Shaktoolik, or 0.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Shaktoolik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Shaktoolik ranks 226th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaktoolik's White population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. White residents' share of Shaktoolik's population has decreased from 9.4% to 0.7%.

Shaktoolik is more White than neighboring St. Michael (0% White). Shaktoolik is less White than neighboring Koyuk (2.3% White), Unalakleet (14.3% White), Elim (1.6% White), and Stebbins (1.7% White).

Shaktoolik's Black Population

0 residents of Shaktoolik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Shaktoolik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Shaktoolik ranks 28th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaktoolik's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Shaktoolik's population has decreased from 1.9% to 0.0%.

Shaktoolik is less Black than neighboring Elim (0.5% Black), and Stebbins (0.3% Black).

Shaktoolik's Asian Population

4 residents of Shaktoolik, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Shaktoolik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Shaktoolik ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaktoolik's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 4. Asian residents' share of Shaktoolik's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Shaktoolik is more Asian than neighboring Koyuk (0% Asian), Elim (0.5% Asian), St. Michael (0% Asian), and Stebbins (1.2% Asian). Shaktoolik is less Asian than neighboring Unalakleet (2.1% Asian).

Shaktoolik's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Shaktoolik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Shaktoolik is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Shaktoolik ranks 257th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Shaktoolik is less Hispanic than neighboring Elim (1% Hispanic), and Stebbins (0.5% Hispanic).

Shaktoolik's Native American/Other Population

277 residents of Shaktoolik, or 97.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Shaktoolik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Shaktoolik ranks 100th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaktoolik's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 49.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Shaktoolik's population has increased from 87.3% to 97.9%.

Shaktoolik is more Native American/Other than neighboring Koyuk (96.3% Native American/Other), Unalakleet (77.6% Native American/Other), Elim (96.3% Native American/Other), St. Michael (94.4% Native American/Other), and Stebbins (83.7% Native American/Other).

Shaktoolik's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Shaktoolik, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Shaktoolik is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Shaktoolik ranks 304th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Shaktoolik's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Shaktoolik's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.0%.

Shaktoolik is less Multiracial than neighboring Koyuk (1.4% Multiracial), Unalakleet (6% Multiracial), St. Michael (5.6% Multiracial), and Stebbins (12.6% 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.