Whittier, AK Demographics

A map of Whittier's Population by Race

Whittier, Alaska has an estimated population of 411, a dramatic increase from the 272 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 36.3% White, 21.9% Asian, 18.0% Hispanic, 18.0% Native American/Other, 5.8% Multiracial, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Whittier, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Whittier has become considerably more 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 Whittier, that probability was 64.5% in 2020 and 75.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Whittier is ranked the 141st 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). Whittier was ranked the 172nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Whittier's White Population

149 residents of Whittier, or 36.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Whittier is significantly lower than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Whittier ranks 158th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whittier's White population has grown by an estimated 1.4%. White residents' share of Whittier's population has decreased from 54.0% to 36.3%.

Whittier is less White than neighboring Anchorage municipality (54.2% White), Knik River (85.5% White), Crown Point (69.2% White), Primrose (100% White), and Sunrise (100% White).

Whittier's Black Population

0 residents of Whittier, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Whittier is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Whittier ranks 73rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whittier's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Whittier's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Whittier is less Black than neighboring Anchorage municipality (4.8% Black).

Whittier's Asian Population

90 residents of Whittier, or 21.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Whittier is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Whittier ranks 6th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whittier's Asian population has grown by an estimated 73.1%. Asian residents' share of Whittier's population has increased from 19.1% to 21.9%.

Whittier is more Asian than neighboring Anchorage municipality (9.8% Asian), Knik River (0% Asian), Crown Point (0% Asian), Primrose (0% Asian), and Sunrise (0% Asian).

Whittier's Hispanic Population

74 residents of Whittier, or 18.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Whittier is considerably higher than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Whittier ranks 111th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whittier's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 640.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Whittier's population has increased from 3.7% to 18.0%.

Whittier is more Hispanic than neighboring Anchorage municipality (9.5% Hispanic), Knik River (4.8% Hispanic), Primrose (0% Hispanic), and Sunrise (0% Hispanic). Whittier is less Hispanic than neighboring Crown Point (30.8% Hispanic).

Whittier's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Whittier, or 18.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Whittier is slightly higher than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Whittier ranks 211th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whittier's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 117.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Whittier's population has increased from 12.5% to 18.0%.

Whittier is more Native American/Other than neighboring Anchorage municipality (11% Native American/Other), Knik River (5% Native American/Other), Crown Point (0% Native American/Other), Primrose (0% Native American/Other), and Sunrise (0% Native American/Other).

Whittier's Multiracial Population

24 residents of Whittier, or 5.8% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Whittier is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Whittier ranks 90th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Whittier's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 11.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Whittier's population has decreased from 9.9% to 5.8%.

Whittier is more Multiracial than neighboring Knik River (4.8% Multiracial), Crown Point (0% Multiracial), Primrose (0% Multiracial), and Sunrise (0% Multiracial). Whittier is less Multiracial than neighboring Anchorage municipality (10.7% 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.