Unalaska, AK Demographics

A map of Unalaska's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Asian	2,060	1,483	45.2%	34.9%
White	1,011	1,326	22.2%	31.2%
Hispanic	685	594	15.0%	14.0%
Black	365	221	8.0%	5.2%
Multiracial	296	219	6.5%	5.1%
Native American/Other	139	411	3.1%	9.7%

Unalaska, Alaska has an estimated population of 4,556, an increase from the 4,254 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.2% Asian, 22.2% White, 15.0% Hispanic, 8.0% Black, 6.5% Multiracial, and 3.1% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Unalaska, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Unalaska has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably 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 Unalaska, that probability was 74.7% in 2020 and 71.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Unalaska is ranked the 28th 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). Unalaska was ranked the 29th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Unalaska's White Population

1,011 residents of Unalaska, or 22.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Unalaska is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Unalaska ranks 183rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unalaska's White population has declined by an estimated 23.8%. White residents' share of Unalaska's population has decreased from 31.2% to 22.2%.

Unalaska is more White than neighboring Nikolski (0% White), False Pass (6% White), and St. George (0% White). Unalaska is less White than neighboring Akutan (26.2% White), and Cold Bay (26.2% White).

Unalaska's Black Population

365 residents of Unalaska, or 8.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Unalaska is higher than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Unalaska ranks 10th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unalaska's Black population has grown by an estimated 65.2%. Black residents' share of Unalaska's population has increased from 5.2% to 8.0%.

Unalaska is more Black than neighboring Nikolski (0% Black), False Pass (0% Black), Cold Bay (0.7% Black), and St. George (0% Black). Unalaska is less Black than neighboring Akutan (13% Black).

Unalaska's Asian Population

2,060 residents of Unalaska, or 45.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Unalaska is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Unalaska ranks 2nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unalaska's Asian population has grown by an estimated 38.9%. Asian residents' share of Unalaska's population has increased from 34.9% to 45.2%.

Unalaska is more Asian than neighboring Akutan (16.4% Asian), Nikolski (0% Asian), False Pass (0% Asian), Cold Bay (20% Asian), and St. George (0% Asian).

Unalaska's Hispanic Population

685 residents of Unalaska, or 15.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Unalaska is higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Unalaska ranks 11th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unalaska's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Unalaska's population has increased from 14.0% to 15.0%.

Unalaska is more Hispanic than neighboring Nikolski (0% Hispanic), Cold Bay (2.8% Hispanic), and St. George (4.3% Hispanic). Unalaska is less Hispanic than neighboring Akutan (16.1% Hispanic), and False Pass (55% Hispanic).

Unalaska's Native American/Other Population

139 residents of Unalaska, or 3.1% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Unalaska is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Unalaska ranks 228th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unalaska's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 66.2%. Native American/Other residents' share of Unalaska's population has decreased from 9.7% to 3.1%.

Unalaska is less Native American/Other than neighboring Akutan (23.3% Native American/Other), Nikolski (100% Native American/Other), False Pass (39.1% Native American/Other), Cold Bay (15.2% Native American/Other), and St. George (91.4% Native American/Other).

Unalaska's Multiracial Population

296 residents of Unalaska, or 6.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Unalaska is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Unalaska ranks 190th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Unalaska's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 35.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Unalaska's population has increased from 5.1% to 6.5%.

Unalaska is more Multiracial than neighboring Akutan (4.9% Multiracial), Nikolski (0% Multiracial), False Pass (0% Multiracial), and St. George (4.3% Multiracial). Unalaska is less Multiracial than neighboring Cold Bay (35.2% 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.