Willow, AK Demographics

A map of Willow's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	1,590	1,868	87.6%	85.1%
Multiracial	119	154	6.6%	7.0%
Native American/Other	50	109	2.8%	5.0%
Hispanic	39	26	2.1%	1.2%
Asian	17	22	0.9%	1.0%
Black	0	17	0.0%	0.8%

Willow, Alaska has an estimated population of 1,815, a large decrease from the 2,196 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.6% White, 6.6% Multiracial, 2.8% Native American/Other, 2.1% Hispanic, 0.9% Asian, and 0.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willow, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willow 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 Willow, that probability was 26.9% in 2020 and 22.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willow is ranked the 52nd 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). Willow was ranked the 47th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willow's White Population

1,590 residents of Willow, or 87.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willow is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Willow ranks 38th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Willow's population has increased from 85.1% to 87.6%.

Willow is more White than neighboring Houston (81.4% White), Meadow Lakes (78.7% White), Susitna North (81.7% White), Knik-Fairview (72.4% White), and Tanaina (77.7% White).

Willow's Black Population

0 residents of Willow, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willow is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Willow ranks 69th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Willow's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Willow is less Black than neighboring Houston (0.3% Black), Meadow Lakes (0.2% Black), Knik-Fairview (0.7% Black), and Tanaina (0.1% Black).

Willow's Asian Population

17 residents of Willow, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willow is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Willow ranks 108th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow's Asian population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Asian residents' share of Willow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.9%.

Willow is less Asian than neighboring Houston (1.2% Asian), Meadow Lakes (2.2% Asian), Susitna North (2% Asian), Knik-Fairview (2.1% Asian), and Tanaina (2% Asian).

Willow's Hispanic Population

39 residents of Willow, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willow is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Willow ranks 219th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 50.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Willow's population has increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.

Willow is less Hispanic than neighboring Houston (3.3% Hispanic), Meadow Lakes (4.1% Hispanic), Susitna North (10% Hispanic), Knik-Fairview (5.7% Hispanic), and Tanaina (4.1% Hispanic).

Willow's Native American/Other Population

50 residents of Willow, or 2.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willow is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Willow ranks 287th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 54.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willow's population has decreased from 5.0% to 2.8%.

Willow is more Native American/Other than neighboring Susitna North (0% Native American/Other). Willow is less Native American/Other than neighboring Meadow Lakes (5.9% Native American/Other), Knik-Fairview (6.4% Native American/Other), and Tanaina (5.2% Native American/Other).

Willow's Multiracial Population

119 residents of Willow, or 6.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willow is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Willow ranks 158th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 22.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Willow's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.6%.

Willow is more Multiracial than neighboring Susitna North (6.3% Multiracial). Willow is less Multiracial than neighboring Houston (11% Multiracial), Meadow Lakes (9% Multiracial), Knik-Fairview (12.8% Multiracial), and Tanaina (10.9% 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.