Shungnak, AK Demographics

A map of Shungnak's Population by Race

Shungnak, Alaska had a population of 272 in 2020. It was 2.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.4% Hispanic, 95.2% Native American/Other, and 2.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Shungnak, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is the 172nd most populous. 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).

Shungnak's White Population

6 residents of Shungnak identify as White, or 2.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Shungnak considerably less than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is ranked #311 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Shungnak is more White than neighboring Koyukuk (0% White). Shungnak is less White than neighboring Kobuk (10.5% White), Ambler (6.2% White), Huslia (4.3% White), and Galena (24.2% White).

Shungnak's Black Population

0 residents of Shungnak identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Shungnak roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is ranked #154 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Shungnak is less Black than neighboring Kobuk (0.5% Black), and Ambler (1.1% Black).

Shungnak's Asian Population

0 residents of Shungnak identify as Asian, or 0.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Shungnak slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is ranked #168 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Shungnak is less Asian than neighboring Kobuk (0.5% Asian), and Galena (0.4% Asian).

Shungnak's Hispanic Population

1 residents of Shungnak identify as Hispanic, or 0.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Shungnak slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is ranked #260 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Shungnak is less Hispanic than neighboring Kobuk (2.6% Hispanic), Ambler (0.7% Hispanic), Huslia (1.3% Hispanic), Koyukuk (1% Hispanic), and Galena (0.8% Hispanic).

Shungnak's Native American/Other Population

259 residents of Shungnak identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 95.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Shungnak considerably larger than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is ranked #31 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Shungnak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Kobuk (81.7% Native American/Other), Ambler (86.1% Native American/Other), Huslia (90.5% Native American/Other), and Galena (70.6% Native American/Other). Shungnak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Koyukuk (99% Native American/Other).

Shungnak's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Shungnak identify as Multiracial, or 2.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Shungnak slightly less than the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Shungnak is ranked #283 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Shungnak is more Multiracial than neighboring Koyukuk (0% Multiracial). Shungnak is less Multiracial than neighboring Kobuk (4.2% Multiracial), Ambler (5.8% Multiracial), Huslia (3.9% Multiracial), and Galena (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.