Tok, AK Demographics

A map of Tok's Population by Race

Tok, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,649, a dramatic increase from the 1,243 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 66.0% White, 19.0% Multiracial, 6.7% Native American/Other, 4.9% Hispanic, 3.3% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tok, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tok 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 Tok, that probability was 50.0% in 2020 and 52.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tok is ranked the 57th 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). Tok was ranked the 64th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tok's White Population

1,089 residents of Tok, or 66.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tok is higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Tok ranks 127th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tok's White population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Tok's population has decreased from 67.7% to 66.0%.

Tok is more White than neighboring Tanacross (3.2% White), Tetlin (0% White), Mentasta Lake (31.3% White), and Nabesna (0% White). Tok is less White than neighboring Slana (70.6% White).

Tok's Black Population

0 residents of Tok, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tok is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Tok ranks 114th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tok's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Tok's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Tok's Asian Population

55 residents of Tok, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tok is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Tok ranks 110th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tok's Asian population has grown by an estimated 358.3%. Asian residents' share of Tok's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Tok is more Asian than neighboring Tanacross (0% Asian), Tetlin (0% Asian), Mentasta Lake (0% Asian), Nabesna (0% Asian), and Slana (0% Asian).

Tok's Hispanic Population

81 residents of Tok, or 4.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tok is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tok ranks 159th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tok's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 161.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Tok's population has increased from 2.5% to 4.9%.

Tok is more Hispanic than neighboring Tetlin (0% Hispanic), Mentasta Lake (0% Hispanic), Nabesna (0% Hispanic), and Slana (0% Hispanic). Tok is less Hispanic than neighboring Tanacross (6.5% Hispanic).

Tok's Native American/Other Population

111 residents of Tok, or 6.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tok is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tok ranks 206th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tok's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 34.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tok's population has decreased from 13.7% to 6.7%.

Tok is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nabesna (0% Native American/Other), and Slana (0% Native American/Other). Tok is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tanacross (90.3% Native American/Other), Tetlin (88.6% Native American/Other), and Mentasta Lake (50% Native American/Other).

Tok's Multiracial Population

313 residents of Tok, or 19.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tok is higher than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tok ranks 26th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tok's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 70.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Tok's population has increased from 14.8% to 19.0%.

Tok is more Multiracial than neighboring Tanacross (0% Multiracial), Tetlin (11.4% Multiracial), Mentasta Lake (18.8% Multiracial), and Nabesna (0% Multiracial). Tok is less Multiracial than neighboring Slana (29.4% 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.