Valdez, AK Demographics

A map of Valdez's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,864	2,905	74.4%	72.9%
Multiracial	459	331	11.9%	8.3%
Native American/Other	240	345	6.2%	8.7%
Hispanic	168	269	4.4%	6.8%
Black	101	33	2.6%	0.8%
Asian	15	102	0.4%	2.6%

Valdez, Alaska has an estimated population of 3,847, a decrease from the 3,985 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 74.4% White, 11.9% Multiracial, 6.2% Native American/Other, 4.4% Hispanic, 2.6% Black, and 0.4% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Valdez, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Valdez 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 Valdez, that probability was 44.9% in 2020 and 42.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Valdez is ranked the 31st 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). Valdez was ranked the 31st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Valdez's White Population

2,864 residents of Valdez, or 74.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Valdez is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Valdez ranks 114th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdez's White population has declined by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Valdez's population has increased from 72.9% to 74.4%.

Valdez is more White than neighboring Tatitlek (0% White), Cordova (70.7% White), and Nelchina (34.2% White). Valdez is less White than neighboring Tolsona (100% White), and Mendeltna (82.9% White).

Valdez's Black Population

101 residents of Valdez, or 2.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Valdez is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Valdez ranks 63rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdez's Black population has grown by an estimated 206.1%. Black residents' share of Valdez's population has increased from 0.8% to 2.6%.

Valdez is more Black than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Black), Cordova (0.2% Black), Tolsona (0% Black), Nelchina (0% Black), and Mendeltna (0% Black).

Valdez's Asian Population

15 residents of Valdez, or 0.4% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Valdez is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Valdez ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdez's Asian population has declined by an estimated 85.3%. Asian residents' share of Valdez's population has decreased from 2.6% to 0.4%.

Valdez is more Asian than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Asian), Tolsona (0% Asian), Nelchina (0% Asian), and Mendeltna (0% Asian). Valdez is less Asian than neighboring Cordova (8.6% Asian).

Valdez's Hispanic Population

168 residents of Valdez, or 4.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Valdez is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Valdez ranks 41st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdez's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Valdez's population has decreased from 6.8% to 4.4%.

Valdez is more Hispanic than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Hispanic), Cordova (3.3% Hispanic), Tolsona (0% Hispanic), and Mendeltna (0% Hispanic). Valdez is less Hispanic than neighboring Nelchina (56.4% Hispanic).

Valdez's Native American/Other Population

240 residents of Valdez, or 6.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Valdez is lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Valdez ranks 236th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdez's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 30.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Valdez's population has decreased from 8.7% to 6.2%.

Valdez is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cordova (4.6% Native American/Other), and Tolsona (0% Native American/Other). Valdez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tatitlek (100% Native American/Other), Nelchina (9.4% Native American/Other), and Mendeltna (17.1% Native American/Other).

Valdez's Multiracial Population

459 residents of Valdez, or 11.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Valdez is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Valdez ranks 121st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Valdez's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 38.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Valdez's population has increased from 8.3% to 11.9%.

Valdez is more Multiracial than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Multiracial), Tolsona (0% Multiracial), Nelchina (0% Multiracial), and Mendeltna (0% Multiracial). Valdez is less Multiracial than neighboring Cordova (12.5% 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.