Tununak, AK Demographics

A map of Tununak's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	372	389	96.9%	94.6%
Asian	6	0	1.6%	0.0%
Multiracial	6	10	1.6%	2.4%
White	0	11	0.0%	2.7%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	1	0.0%	0.2%

Tununak, Alaska has an estimated population of 384, a decrease from the 411 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 96.9% Native American/Other, 1.6% Asian, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Hispanic. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tununak, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tununak 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 Tununak, that probability was 10.3% in 2020 and 6.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tununak is ranked the 144th 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). Tununak was ranked the 145th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tununak's White Population

0 residents of Tununak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tununak is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Tununak ranks 302nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tununak's White population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of Tununak's population has decreased from 2.7% to 0.0%.

Tununak is less White than neighboring Toksook Bay (1.7% White), and Chevak (2% White).

Tununak's Black Population

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

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

Tununak's Asian Population

6 residents of Tununak, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tununak is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Tununak ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tununak's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 6. Asian residents' share of Tununak's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.6%.

Tununak is more Asian than neighboring Toksook Bay (0% Asian), Nightmute (0% Asian), Newtok (0% Asian), and Mertarvik (0% Asian). Tununak is less Asian than neighboring Chevak (2% Asian).

Tununak's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Tununak, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tununak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tununak ranks 275th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Tununak is less Hispanic than neighboring Mertarvik (66.7% Hispanic).

Tununak's Native American/Other Population

372 residents of Tununak, or 96.9% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tununak is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tununak ranks 35th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tununak's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 4.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tununak's population has increased from 94.6% to 96.9%.

Tununak is more Native American/Other than neighboring Newtok (91.7% Native American/Other), Mertarvik (33.3% Native American/Other), and Chevak (85.6% Native American/Other). Tununak is less Native American/Other than neighboring Toksook Bay (98% Native American/Other), and Nightmute (100% Native American/Other).

Tununak's Multiracial Population

6 residents of Tununak, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tununak is lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tununak ranks 279th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tununak's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 40.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Tununak's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Tununak is more Multiracial than neighboring Toksook Bay (0.4% Multiracial), Nightmute (0% Multiracial), and Mertarvik (0% Multiracial). Tununak is less Multiracial than neighboring Newtok (8.3% Multiracial), and Chevak (10.3% 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.