Takotna, AK Demographics

A map of Takotna's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	6	26	40.0%	46.4%
Native American/Other	6	16	40.0%	28.6%
Hispanic	3	7	20.0%	12.5%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Multiracial	0	7	0.0%	12.5%

Takotna, Alaska has an estimated population of 15, a dramatic decrease from the 56 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.0% White, 40.0% Native American/Other, 20.0% Hispanic, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Takotna, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Takotna has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is more 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 Takotna, that probability was 67.2% in 2020 and 64.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Takotna is ranked the 309th 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). Takotna was ranked the 287th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Takotna's White Population

6 residents of Takotna, or 40.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Takotna is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Takotna ranks 165th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takotna's White population has declined by an estimated 76.9%. White residents' share of Takotna's population has decreased from 46.4% to 40.0%.

Takotna is more White than neighboring McGrath (28.6% White), Stony River (0% White), Sleetmute (12.5% White), Nikolai (4.5% White), and Red Devil (0% White).

Takotna's Black Population

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

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

Takotna is less Black than neighboring Stony River (31% Black).

Takotna's Asian Population

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

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

Takotna's Hispanic Population

3 residents of Takotna, or 20.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Takotna is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Takotna ranks 12th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takotna's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 57.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Takotna's population has increased from 12.5% to 20.0%.

Takotna is more Hispanic than neighboring McGrath (4.3% Hispanic), Stony River (0% Hispanic), Sleetmute (0% Hispanic), Nikolai (2.3% Hispanic), and Red Devil (0% Hispanic).

Takotna's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of Takotna, or 40.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Takotna is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Takotna ranks 181st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takotna's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Takotna's population has increased from 28.6% to 40.0%.

Takotna is more Native American/Other than neighboring McGrath (39.2% Native American/Other). Takotna is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stony River (69% Native American/Other), Sleetmute (87.5% Native American/Other), Nikolai (59.1% Native American/Other), and Red Devil (100% Native American/Other).

Takotna's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Takotna, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Takotna is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Takotna ranks 47th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Takotna's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Takotna's population has decreased from 12.5% to 0.0%.

Takotna is less Multiracial than neighboring McGrath (27.8% Multiracial), and Nikolai (34.1% 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.