Valdez, AK Demographics

A map of Valdez's Population by Race

Valdez, Alaska had a population of 3,985 in 2020. It was 72.9% White, 0.8% Black, 2.6% Asian, 6.8% Hispanic, 8.7% Native American/Other, and 8.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Valdez, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is the 31st most populous. 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's White Population

2,905 residents of Valdez identify as White, or 72.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Valdez larger than the White share of the population of Alaska (57.5% White). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is ranked #114 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Valdez is more White than neighboring Tatitlek (13.3% White), and Cordova (62% White). Valdez is less White than neighboring Tolsona (91.7% White), Nelchina (82.2% White), and Mendeltna (97.2% White).

Valdez's Black Population

33 residents of Valdez identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Valdez roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Alaska (2.8% Black). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is ranked #63 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Valdez is more Black than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Black), Cordova (0.3% Black), Tolsona (0% Black), Nelchina (0% Black), and Mendeltna (0% Black).

Valdez's Asian Population

102 residents of Valdez identify as Asian, or 2.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Valdez roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Alaska (5.9% Asian). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is ranked #41 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

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 (14.2% Asian).

Valdez's Hispanic Population

269 residents of Valdez identify as Hispanic, or 6.8%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Valdez roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Alaska (6.8% Hispanic). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Valdez is more Hispanic than neighboring Tatitlek (0% Hispanic), Cordova (4.3% Hispanic), Nelchina (2.2% Hispanic), and Mendeltna (0% Hispanic). Valdez is less Hispanic than neighboring Tolsona (8.3% Hispanic).

Valdez's Native American/Other Population

345 residents of Valdez identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 8.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Valdez slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of Alaska (17.2% Native American/Other). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is ranked #236 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Valdez is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tolsona (0% Native American/Other), and Mendeltna (0% Native American/Other). Valdez is less Native American/Other than neighboring Tatitlek (82.2% Native American/Other), Cordova (9.7% Native American/Other), and Nelchina (8.9% Native American/Other).

Valdez's Multiracial Population

331 residents of Valdez identify as Multiracial, or 8.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Valdez roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Alaska (9.8% Multiracial). Of the 355 places in Alaska, Valdez is ranked #118 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Valdez is more Multiracial than neighboring Tatitlek (4.4% Multiracial), Tolsona (0% Multiracial), Nelchina (6.7% Multiracial), and Mendeltna (2.8% Multiracial). Valdez is less Multiracial than neighboring Cordova (9.5% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.