Sutton-Alpine, AK Demographics

A map of Sutton-Alpine's Population by Race

Sutton-Alpine, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,598, a dramatic increase from the 1,038 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.3% White, 15.9% Native American/Other, 10.5% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 2.1% Black, and 0.9% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Sutton-Alpine, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Sutton-Alpine has become 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 Sutton-Alpine, that probability was 46.3% in 2020 and 49.6% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Sutton-Alpine is ranked the 58th 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). Sutton-Alpine was ranked the 69th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Sutton-Alpine's White Population

1,091 residents of Sutton-Alpine, or 68.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Sutton-Alpine is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Sutton-Alpine ranks 119th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutton-Alpine's White population has grown by an estimated 47.6%. White residents' share of Sutton-Alpine's population has decreased from 71.2% to 68.3%.

Sutton-Alpine is less White than neighboring Lazy Mountain (84.6% White), Butte (84.6% White), Buffalo Soapstone (76.2% White), Knik River (85.5% White), and Palmer (70.9% White).

Sutton-Alpine's Black Population

34 residents of Sutton-Alpine, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Sutton-Alpine is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Sutton-Alpine ranks 98th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutton-Alpine's Black population has grown by an estimated 580.0%. Black residents' share of Sutton-Alpine's population has increased from 0.5% to 2.1%.

Sutton-Alpine is more Black than neighboring Lazy Mountain (0.4% Black), Butte (0.8% Black), Buffalo Soapstone (0% Black), Knik River (0% Black), and Palmer (2% Black).

Sutton-Alpine's Asian Population

37 residents of Sutton-Alpine, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Sutton-Alpine is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Sutton-Alpine ranks 81st statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutton-Alpine's Asian population has grown by an estimated 164.3%. Asian residents' share of Sutton-Alpine's population has increased from 1.3% to 2.3%.

Sutton-Alpine is more Asian than neighboring Lazy Mountain (0.3% Asian), Butte (1.2% Asian), Buffalo Soapstone (0% Asian), Knik River (0% Asian), and Palmer (1.6% Asian).

Sutton-Alpine's Hispanic Population

14 residents of Sutton-Alpine, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Sutton-Alpine is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Sutton-Alpine ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutton-Alpine's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 63.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Sutton-Alpine's population has decreased from 3.7% to 0.9%.

Sutton-Alpine is less Hispanic than neighboring Lazy Mountain (2.3% Hispanic), Butte (3.3% Hispanic), Buffalo Soapstone (3.4% Hispanic), Knik River (4.8% Hispanic), and Palmer (6.7% Hispanic).

Sutton-Alpine's Native American/Other Population

254 residents of Sutton-Alpine, or 15.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Sutton-Alpine is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Sutton-Alpine ranks 233rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutton-Alpine's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 170.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Sutton-Alpine's population has increased from 9.1% to 15.9%.

Sutton-Alpine is more Native American/Other than neighboring Lazy Mountain (5.6% Native American/Other), Butte (4.2% Native American/Other), Buffalo Soapstone (4.7% Native American/Other), Knik River (5% Native American/Other), and Palmer (9.7% Native American/Other).

Sutton-Alpine's Multiracial Population

168 residents of Sutton-Alpine, or 10.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Sutton-Alpine is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Sutton-Alpine ranks 30th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Sutton-Alpine's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 13.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Sutton-Alpine's population has decreased from 14.3% to 10.5%.

Sutton-Alpine is more Multiracial than neighboring Lazy Mountain (6.9% Multiracial), Butte (5.9% Multiracial), Knik River (4.8% Multiracial), and Palmer (9.2% Multiracial). Sutton-Alpine is less Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo Soapstone (15.7% 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.