Stony River, AK Demographics

A map of Stony River's Population by Race

Stony River, Alaska has an estimated population of 29, a dramatic decrease from the 57 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 69.0% Native American/Other, 31.0% Black, 0.0% White, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Stony River, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Stony River has become considerably more 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 Stony River, that probability was 22.4% in 2020 and 42.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Stony River is ranked the 285th 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). Stony River was ranked the 285th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Stony River's White Population

0 residents of Stony River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Stony River is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Stony River ranks 242nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony River's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Stony River's population has decreased from 7.0% to 0.0%.

Stony River is less White than neighboring Sleetmute (12.5% White), Takotna (40% White), and Crooked Creek (5.9% White).

Stony River's Black Population

9 residents of Stony River, or 31.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Stony River is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Stony River ranks 155th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony River's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 9. Black residents' share of Stony River's population has increased from 0.0% to 31.0%.

Stony River is more Black than neighboring Sleetmute (0% Black), Red Devil (0% Black), Takotna (0% Black), Lime Village (0% Black), and Crooked Creek (0% Black).

Stony River's Asian Population

0 residents of Stony River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Stony River is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Stony River ranks 32nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony River's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Stony River's population has decreased from 3.5% to 0.0%.

Stony River's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Stony River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Stony River is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Stony River ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony River's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Stony River's population has decreased from 1.8% to 0.0%.

Stony River is less Hispanic than neighboring Takotna (20% Hispanic).

Stony River's Native American/Other Population

20 residents of Stony River, or 69.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Stony River is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Stony River ranks 96th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Stony River's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 60.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Stony River's population has decreased from 87.7% to 69.0%.

Stony River is more Native American/Other than neighboring Takotna (40% Native American/Other), and Lime Village (0% Native American/Other). Stony River is less Native American/Other than neighboring Sleetmute (87.5% Native American/Other), Red Devil (100% Native American/Other), and Crooked Creek (94.1% Native American/Other).

Stony River's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Stony River, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Stony River is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Stony River ranks 325th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

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.