Tyonek, AK Demographics

A map of Tyonek's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Native American/Other	210	117	72.2%	77.0%
Hispanic	50	17	17.2%	11.2%
Multiracial	22	16	7.6%	10.5%
White	9	2	3.1%	1.3%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%

Tyonek, Alaska has an estimated population of 291, a dramatic increase from the 152 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.2% Native American/Other, 17.2% Hispanic, 7.6% Multiracial, 3.1% White, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tyonek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tyonek has become considerably 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 Tyonek, that probability was 38.4% in 2020 and 44.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tyonek is ranked the 161st 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). Tyonek was ranked the 220th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tyonek's White Population

9 residents of Tyonek, or 3.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tyonek is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Tyonek ranks 334th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tyonek's White population has grown by an estimated 350.0%. White residents' share of Tyonek's population has increased from 1.3% to 3.1%.

Tyonek is less White than neighboring Beluga (75% White), Nikiski (70.4% White), Salamatof (76.2% White), Kenai (69.2% White), and Ridgeway (82.9% White).

Tyonek's Black Population

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

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

Tyonek is less Black than neighboring Nikiski (0.8% Black), Salamatof (1.4% Black), and Kenai (0.9% Black).

Tyonek's Asian Population

0 residents of Tyonek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tyonek is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Tyonek ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

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

Tyonek is less Asian than neighboring Nikiski (3.6% Asian), Salamatof (1% Asian), Kenai (3.4% Asian), and Ridgeway (1.2% Asian).

Tyonek's Hispanic Population

50 residents of Tyonek, or 17.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tyonek is higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Tyonek ranks 17th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tyonek's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 194.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Tyonek's population has increased from 11.2% to 17.2%.

Tyonek is more Hispanic than neighboring Beluga (0% Hispanic), Nikiski (6% Hispanic), Salamatof (3.6% Hispanic), Kenai (7.8% Hispanic), and Ridgeway (0% Hispanic).

Tyonek's Native American/Other Population

210 residents of Tyonek, or 72.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tyonek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Tyonek ranks 127th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tyonek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 79.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tyonek's population has decreased from 77.0% to 72.2%.

Tyonek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Beluga (25% Native American/Other), Nikiski (9.4% Native American/Other), Salamatof (12% Native American/Other), Kenai (5.1% Native American/Other), and Ridgeway (11.8% Native American/Other).

Tyonek's Multiracial Population

22 residents of Tyonek, or 7.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tyonek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Tyonek ranks 77th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tyonek's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 37.5%. Multiracial residents' share of Tyonek's population has decreased from 10.5% to 7.6%.

Tyonek is more Multiracial than neighboring Beluga (0% Multiracial), Salamatof (5.8% Multiracial), and Ridgeway (4.2% Multiracial). Tyonek is less Multiracial than neighboring Nikiski (9.8% Multiracial), and Kenai (13.7% 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.