Utqiaġvik, AK Demographics

A map of Utqiaġvik's Population by Race

Utqiaġvik, Alaska has an estimated population of 4,778, a decrease from the 4,927 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 53.4% Native American/Other, 19.7% White, 10.2% Multiracial, 8.1% Asian, 7.8% Hispanic, and 0.8% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Utqiaġvik, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Utqiaġvik has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 Utqiaġvik, that probability was 61.1% in 2020 and 65.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Utqiaġvik is ranked the 26th 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). Utqiaġvik was ranked the 25th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Utqiaġvik's White Population

941 residents of Utqiaġvik, or 19.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Utqiaġvik is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Utqiaġvik ranks 213th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utqiaġvik's White population has grown by an estimated 41.5%. White residents' share of Utqiaġvik's population has increased from 13.5% to 19.7%.

Utqiaġvik is more White than neighboring Atqasuk (4.5% White), Wainwright (2.6% White), Ambler (4.9% White), Kobuk (5% White), and Shungnak (0% White).

Utqiaġvik's Black Population

39 residents of Utqiaġvik, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Utqiaġvik is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Utqiaġvik ranks 36th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utqiaġvik's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.3%. Black residents' share of Utqiaġvik's population has decreased from 1.4% to 0.8%.

Utqiaġvik is more Black than neighboring Atqasuk (0% Black), Wainwright (0% Black), Ambler (0% Black), Kobuk (0% Black), and Shungnak (0% Black).

Utqiaġvik's Asian Population

385 residents of Utqiaġvik, or 8.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Utqiaġvik is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Utqiaġvik ranks 10th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utqiaġvik's Asian population has declined by an estimated 34.9%. Asian residents' share of Utqiaġvik's population has decreased from 12.0% to 8.1%.

Utqiaġvik is more Asian than neighboring Atqasuk (0% Asian), Wainwright (0% Asian), Ambler (0% Asian), Kobuk (0% Asian), and Shungnak (0% Asian).

Utqiaġvik's Hispanic Population

372 residents of Utqiaġvik, or 7.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Utqiaġvik is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Utqiaġvik ranks 121st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utqiaġvik's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 115.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Utqiaġvik's population has increased from 3.5% to 7.8%.

Utqiaġvik is more Hispanic than neighboring Atqasuk (0% Hispanic), Wainwright (3.8% Hispanic), Ambler (0% Hispanic), Kobuk (0% Hispanic), and Shungnak (0% Hispanic).

Utqiaġvik's Native American/Other Population

2,553 residents of Utqiaġvik, or 53.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Utqiaġvik is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Utqiaġvik ranks 159th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utqiaġvik's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 11.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Utqiaġvik's population has decreased from 58.5% to 53.4%.

Utqiaġvik is less Native American/Other than neighboring Atqasuk (82.6% Native American/Other), Wainwright (90.1% Native American/Other), Ambler (91.8% Native American/Other), Kobuk (85.1% Native American/Other), and Shungnak (100% Native American/Other).

Utqiaġvik's Multiracial Population

488 residents of Utqiaġvik, or 10.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Utqiaġvik is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Utqiaġvik ranks 70th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Utqiaġvik's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 10.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Utqiaġvik's population has decreased from 11.0% to 10.2%.

Utqiaġvik is more Multiracial than neighboring Wainwright (3.5% Multiracial), Ambler (3.3% Multiracial), Kobuk (9.9% Multiracial), and Shungnak (0% Multiracial). Utqiaġvik is less Multiracial than neighboring Atqasuk (12.8% 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.