South Naknek, AK Demographics

A map of South Naknek's Population by Race

South Naknek, Alaska has an estimated population of 73, an increase from the 67 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 47.9% Native American/Other, 35.6% Multiracial, 16.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Naknek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Naknek has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is slightly 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 Naknek, that probability was 64.8% in 2020 and 61.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Naknek is ranked the 247th 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 Naknek was ranked the 272nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Naknek's White Population

12 residents of South Naknek, or 16.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Naknek is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. South Naknek ranks 190th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Naknek's White population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. White residents' share of South Naknek's population has decreased from 23.9% to 16.4%.

South Naknek is less White than neighboring Naknek (54% White), Levelock (25% White), King Salmon (47.1% White), Egegik (37% White), and Portage Creek (100% White).

South Naknek's Black Population

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

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

South Naknek is less Black than neighboring King Salmon (1.5% Black).

South Naknek's Asian Population

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

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

South Naknek is less Asian than neighboring Naknek (12.5% Asian), King Salmon (8.4% Asian), and Egegik (35.2% Asian).

South Naknek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of South Naknek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Naknek is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Naknek ranks 90th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Naknek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of South Naknek's population has decreased from 4.5% to 0.0%.

South Naknek is less Hispanic than neighboring Naknek (4.4% Hispanic), and King Salmon (7.1% Hispanic).

South Naknek's Native American/Other Population

35 residents of South Naknek, or 47.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Naknek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Naknek ranks 166th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Naknek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 6.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Naknek's population has decreased from 49.3% to 47.9%.

South Naknek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Naknek (20.3% Native American/Other), King Salmon (23.5% Native American/Other), Egegik (13% Native American/Other), and Portage Creek (0% Native American/Other). South Naknek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Levelock (50% Native American/Other).

South Naknek's Multiracial Population

26 residents of South Naknek, or 35.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Naknek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Naknek ranks 4th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Naknek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 73.3%. Multiracial residents' share of South Naknek's population has increased from 22.4% to 35.6%.

South Naknek is more Multiracial than neighboring Naknek (8.8% Multiracial), Levelock (25% Multiracial), King Salmon (12.4% Multiracial), Egegik (14.8% Multiracial), and Portage Creek (0% 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.