Tazlina, AK Demographics

A map of Tazlina's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	149	136	40.8%	55.7%
Native American/Other	139	76	38.1%	31.1%
Multiracial	41	27	11.2%	11.1%
Hispanic	31	3	8.5%	1.2%
Asian	5	0	1.4%	0.0%
Black	0	2	0.0%	0.8%

Tazlina, Alaska has an estimated population of 365, a dramatic increase from the 244 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 40.8% White, 38.1% Native American/Other, 11.2% Multiracial, 8.5% Hispanic, 1.4% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tazlina, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tazlina has become considerably more 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 Tazlina, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 66.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tazlina is ranked the 149th 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). Tazlina was ranked the 180th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tazlina's White Population

149 residents of Tazlina, or 40.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tazlina is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Tazlina ranks 156th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tazlina's White population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. White residents' share of Tazlina's population has decreased from 55.7% to 40.8%.

Tazlina is more White than neighboring Copper Center (34.1% White), and Gulkana (38.3% White). Tazlina is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (88.7% White), Willow Creek (83.3% White), and Glennallen (47.6% White).

Tazlina's Black Population

0 residents of Tazlina, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tazlina is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Tazlina ranks 64th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tazlina's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Tazlina's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Tazlina is less Black than neighboring Glennallen (1.1% Black).

Tazlina's Asian Population

5 residents of Tazlina, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tazlina is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Tazlina ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tazlina's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 5. Asian residents' share of Tazlina's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.4%.

Tazlina is more Asian than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Asian), Gulkana (0% Asian), Willow Creek (0% Asian), and Glennallen (0% Asian). Tazlina is less Asian than neighboring Copper Center (1.7% Asian).

Tazlina's Hispanic Population

31 residents of Tazlina, or 8.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tazlina is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tazlina ranks 214th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tazlina's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 933.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tazlina's population has increased from 1.2% to 8.5%.

Tazlina is more Hispanic than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Hispanic), Copper Center (1.7% Hispanic), Gulkana (0% Hispanic), Willow Creek (0% Hispanic), and Glennallen (6.4% Hispanic).

Tazlina's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Tazlina, or 38.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tazlina is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tazlina ranks 179th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tazlina's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 82.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tazlina's population has increased from 31.1% to 38.1%.

Tazlina is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Willow Creek (16.7% Native American/Other). Tazlina is less Native American/Other than neighboring Copper Center (51.7% Native American/Other), Gulkana (55.3% Native American/Other), and Glennallen (42% Native American/Other).

Tazlina's Multiracial Population

41 residents of Tazlina, or 11.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tazlina is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tazlina ranks 68th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tazlina's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 51.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Tazlina's population has remained roughly unchanged at 11.2%.

Tazlina is more Multiracial than neighboring Copper Center (10.7% Multiracial), Gulkana (6.4% Multiracial), Willow Creek (0% Multiracial), and Glennallen (2.9% Multiracial). Tazlina is less Multiracial than neighboring Silver Springs (11.3% 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.