South Van Horn, AK Demographics

A map of South Van Horn's Population by Race

South Van Horn, Alaska has an estimated population of 572, a large increase from the 503 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.1% White, 30.1% Native American/Other, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.5% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of South Van Horn, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

South Van Horn 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 South Van Horn, that probability was 56.6% in 2020 and 47.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

South Van Horn is ranked the 117th 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 Van Horn was ranked the 124th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

South Van Horn's White Population

378 residents of South Van Horn, or 66.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in South Van Horn is higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. South Van Horn ranks 141st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Van Horn's White population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. White residents' share of South Van Horn's population has increased from 62.8% to 66.1%.

South Van Horn is more White than neighboring College (55.9% White), and Fairbanks (55% White). South Van Horn is less White than neighboring Farmers Loop (81.6% White), Fox (100% White), and Chena Ridge (74.3% White).

South Van Horn's Black Population

0 residents of South Van Horn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in South Van Horn is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. South Van Horn ranks 18th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Van Horn's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of South Van Horn's population has decreased from 3.2% to 0.0%.

South Van Horn is less Black than neighboring College (3.4% Black), Fairbanks (8.2% Black), and Chena Ridge (0.5% Black).

South Van Horn's Asian Population

3 residents of South Van Horn, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in South Van Horn is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. South Van Horn ranks 122nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Van Horn's Asian population has declined by an estimated 25.0%. Asian residents' share of South Van Horn's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

South Van Horn is more Asian than neighboring Fox (0% Asian). South Van Horn is less Asian than neighboring College (6% Asian), Farmers Loop (1% Asian), Fairbanks (4.2% Asian), and Chena Ridge (1.9% Asian).

South Van Horn's Hispanic Population

19 residents of South Van Horn, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in South Van Horn is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. South Van Horn ranks 29th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Van Horn's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 55.8%. Hispanic residents' share of South Van Horn's population has decreased from 8.5% to 3.3%.

South Van Horn is more Hispanic than neighboring Fox (0% Hispanic). South Van Horn is less Hispanic than neighboring College (9.8% Hispanic), Farmers Loop (7.2% Hispanic), Fairbanks (11.3% Hispanic), and Chena Ridge (5.9% Hispanic).

South Van Horn's Native American/Other Population

172 residents of South Van Horn, or 30.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in South Van Horn is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. South Van Horn ranks 208th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Van Horn's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 156.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of South Van Horn's population has increased from 13.3% to 30.1%.

South Van Horn is more Native American/Other than neighboring College (8.9% Native American/Other), Farmers Loop (3.6% Native American/Other), Fairbanks (10.4% Native American/Other), Fox (0% Native American/Other), and Chena Ridge (9.6% Native American/Other).

South Van Horn's Multiracial Population

0 residents of South Van Horn, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in South Van Horn is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. South Van Horn ranks 61st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, South Van Horn's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of South Van Horn's population has decreased from 11.3% to 0.0%.

South Van Horn is less Multiracial than neighboring College (15.9% Multiracial), Farmers Loop (6.5% Multiracial), Fairbanks (10.8% Multiracial), and Chena Ridge (7.8% 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.