South Lakes, AK Demographics

A map of South Lakes's Population by Race

South Lakes, Alaska has an estimated population of 6,180, a large increase from the 5,229 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 80.8% White, 5.9% Multiracial, 5.8% Native American/Other, 5.1% Hispanic, 1.7% Asian, and 0.6% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Lakes, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Lakes has become 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 South Lakes, that probability was 38.1% in 2020 and 33.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Lakes is ranked the 19th 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). South Lakes was ranked the 23rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Lakes's White Population

4,996 residents of South Lakes, or 80.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Lakes is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. South Lakes ranks 83rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lakes's White population has grown by an estimated 22.9%. White residents' share of South Lakes's population has increased from 77.7% to 80.8%.

South Lakes is more White than neighboring North Lakes (74.9% White), Gateway (69.7% White), Tanaina (77.7% White), Fishhook (73.3% White), and Wasilla (71% White).

South Lakes's Black Population

37 residents of South Lakes, or 0.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Lakes is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. South Lakes ranks 43rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lakes's Black population has declined by an estimated 40.3%. Black residents' share of South Lakes's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.6%.

South Lakes is more Black than neighboring North Lakes (0.4% Black), and Tanaina (0.1% Black). South Lakes is less Black than neighboring Gateway (2.8% Black), Fishhook (1.5% Black), and Wasilla (2.5% Black).

South Lakes's Asian Population

102 residents of South Lakes, or 1.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Lakes is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. South Lakes ranks 77th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lakes's Asian population has grown by an estimated 37.8%. Asian residents' share of South Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.7%.

South Lakes is more Asian than neighboring North Lakes (1.4% Asian), and Fishhook (0.7% Asian). South Lakes is less Asian than neighboring Gateway (2.5% Asian), Tanaina (2% Asian), and Wasilla (1.9% Asian).

South Lakes's Hispanic Population

318 residents of South Lakes, or 5.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Lakes is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Lakes ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lakes's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 34.7%. Hispanic residents' share of South Lakes's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.1%.

South Lakes is more Hispanic than neighboring Tanaina (4.1% Hispanic). South Lakes is less Hispanic than neighboring North Lakes (6.8% Hispanic), Gateway (9.4% Hispanic), and Fishhook (6.7% Hispanic).

South Lakes's Native American/Other Population

360 residents of South Lakes, or 5.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Lakes is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Lakes ranks 278th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lakes's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Lakes's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.8%.

South Lakes is more Native American/Other than neighboring Gateway (4.4% Native American/Other), Tanaina (5.2% Native American/Other), and Fishhook (5.7% Native American/Other). South Lakes is less Native American/Other than neighboring North Lakes (6% Native American/Other), and Wasilla (9.5% Native American/Other).

South Lakes's Multiracial Population

367 residents of South Lakes, or 5.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Lakes is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Lakes ranks 95th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Lakes's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 27.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Lakes's population has decreased from 9.7% to 5.9%.

South Lakes is less Multiracial than neighboring North Lakes (10.5% Multiracial), Gateway (11.3% Multiracial), Tanaina (10.9% Multiracial), Fishhook (12% Multiracial), and Wasilla (10% 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.