Trapper Creek, AK Demographics

A map of Trapper Creek's Population by Race

Trapper Creek, Alaska has an estimated population of 491, a slight decrease from the 499 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.6% White, 7.1% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Trapper Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Trapper Creek has become considerably 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 Trapper Creek, that probability was 30.1% in 2020 and 19.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Trapper Creek is ranked the 130th 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). Trapper Creek was ranked the 125th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Trapper Creek's White Population

440 residents of Trapper Creek, or 89.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Trapper Creek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Trapper Creek ranks 51st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trapper Creek's White population has grown by an estimated 6.3%. White residents' share of Trapper Creek's population has increased from 83.0% to 89.6%.

Trapper Creek is more White than neighboring Petersville (86.8% White), Susitna North (81.7% White), and Willow (87.6% White). Trapper Creek is less White than neighboring Talkeetna (99.5% White), and Chase (100% White).

Trapper Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Trapper Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Trapper Creek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Trapper Creek ranks 134th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Trapper Creek's Asian Population

16 residents of Trapper Creek, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Trapper Creek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Trapper Creek ranks 132nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trapper Creek's Asian population has grown by an estimated 433.3%. Asian residents' share of Trapper Creek's population has increased from 0.6% to 3.3%.

Trapper Creek is more Asian than neighboring Talkeetna (0% Asian), Petersville (0% Asian), Chase (0% Asian), Susitna North (2% Asian), and Willow (0.9% Asian).

Trapper Creek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Trapper Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Trapper Creek is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Trapper Creek ranks 182nd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trapper Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Trapper Creek's population has decreased from 2.0% to 0.0%.

Trapper Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Susitna North (10% Hispanic), and Willow (2.1% Hispanic).

Trapper Creek's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Trapper Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Trapper Creek is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Trapper Creek ranks 269th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trapper Creek's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Trapper Creek's population has decreased from 6.2% to 0.0%.

Trapper Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Talkeetna (0.5% Native American/Other), and Willow (2.8% Native American/Other).

Trapper Creek's Multiracial Population

35 residents of Trapper Creek, or 7.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Trapper Creek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Trapper Creek ranks 131st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Trapper Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 12.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Trapper Creek's population has decreased from 8.0% to 7.1%.

Trapper Creek is more Multiracial than neighboring Talkeetna (0% Multiracial), Chase (0% Multiracial), Susitna North (6.3% Multiracial), and Willow (6.6% Multiracial). Trapper Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Petersville (13.2% 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.