Tanaina, AK Demographics

A map of Tanaina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	7,498	6,793	77.7%	77.0%
Multiracial	1,047	867	10.9%	9.8%
Native American/Other	497	524	5.2%	5.9%
Hispanic	398	487	4.1%	5.5%
Asian	195	95	2.0%	1.1%
Black	11	51	0.1%	0.6%

Tanaina, Alaska has an estimated population of 9,646, an increase from the 8,817 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 77.7% White, 10.9% Multiracial, 5.2% Native American/Other, 4.1% Hispanic, 2.0% Asian, and 0.1% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tanaina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tanaina has become 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 Tanaina, that probability was 39.0% in 2020 and 37.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tanaina is ranked the 9th 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). Tanaina was ranked the 10th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tanaina's White Population

7,498 residents of Tanaina, or 77.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tanaina is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Tanaina ranks 86th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanaina's White population has grown by an estimated 10.4%. White residents' share of Tanaina's population has increased from 77.0% to 77.7%.

Tanaina is more White than neighboring Wasilla (71% White), North Lakes (74.9% White), and Fishhook (73.3% White). Tanaina is less White than neighboring South Lakes (80.8% White), and Meadow Lakes (78.7% White).

Tanaina's Black Population

11 residents of Tanaina, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tanaina is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Tanaina ranks 83rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanaina's Black population has declined by an estimated 78.4%. Black residents' share of Tanaina's population has decreased from 0.6% to 0.1%.

Tanaina is less Black than neighboring Wasilla (2.5% Black), North Lakes (0.4% Black), South Lakes (0.6% Black), Fishhook (1.5% Black), and Meadow Lakes (0.2% Black).

Tanaina's Asian Population

195 residents of Tanaina, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tanaina is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Tanaina ranks 103rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanaina's Asian population has grown by an estimated 105.3%. Asian residents' share of Tanaina's population has increased from 1.1% to 2.0%.

Tanaina is more Asian than neighboring Wasilla (1.9% Asian), North Lakes (1.4% Asian), South Lakes (1.7% Asian), and Fishhook (0.7% Asian). Tanaina is less Asian than neighboring Meadow Lakes (2.2% Asian).

Tanaina's Hispanic Population

398 residents of Tanaina, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tanaina is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tanaina ranks 64th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanaina's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 18.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tanaina's population has decreased from 5.5% to 4.1%.

Tanaina is less Hispanic than neighboring Wasilla (5.1% Hispanic), North Lakes (6.8% Hispanic), South Lakes (5.1% Hispanic), and Fishhook (6.7% Hispanic).

Tanaina's Native American/Other Population

497 residents of Tanaina, or 5.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tanaina is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tanaina ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanaina's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 5.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tanaina's population has decreased from 5.9% to 5.2%.

Tanaina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Wasilla (9.5% Native American/Other), North Lakes (6% Native American/Other), South Lakes (5.8% Native American/Other), Fishhook (5.7% Native American/Other), and Meadow Lakes (5.9% Native American/Other).

Tanaina's Multiracial Population

1,047 residents of Tanaina, or 10.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tanaina is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tanaina ranks 93rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tanaina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 20.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Tanaina's population has increased from 9.8% to 10.9%.

Tanaina is more Multiracial than neighboring Wasilla (10% Multiracial), North Lakes (10.5% Multiracial), South Lakes (5.9% Multiracial), and Meadow Lakes (9% Multiracial). Tanaina is less Multiracial than neighboring Fishhook (12% 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.