Willow Creek, AK Demographics

A map of Willow Creek's Population by Race

Willow Creek, Alaska has an estimated population of 144, a large decrease from the 190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 83.3% White, 16.7% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of Willow Creek, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Willow Creek has become considerably 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 Creek, that probability was 43.9% in 2020 and 27.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Willow Creek is ranked the 211th 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 Creek was ranked the 200th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Willow Creek's White Population

120 residents of Willow Creek, or 83.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Willow Creek is significantly higher than in Alaska overall, where 57.7% of the population is White. Willow Creek ranks 116th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's White population has declined by an estimated 13.0%. White residents' share of Willow Creek's population has increased from 72.6% to 83.3%.

Willow Creek is more White than neighboring Copper Center (34.1% White), Tazlina (40.8% White), and Kenny Lake (65.1% White). Willow Creek is less White than neighboring Silver Springs (88.7% White), and Tonsina (100% White).

Willow Creek's Black Population

0 residents of Willow Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Willow Creek is slightly lower than in Alaska overall, where 2.9% of the population is Black. Willow Creek ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 0.5% to 0.0%.

Willow Creek's Asian Population

0 residents of Willow Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Willow Creek is lower than in Alaska overall, where 6.4% of the population is Asian. Willow Creek ranks 168th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Willow Creek's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Willow Creek is less Asian than neighboring Copper Center (1.7% Asian), and Tazlina (1.4% Asian).

Willow Creek's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Willow Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Willow Creek is lower than in Alaska overall, where 7.3% of the population is Hispanic. Willow Creek ranks 201st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.0%.

Willow Creek is less Hispanic than neighboring Copper Center (1.7% Hispanic), and Tazlina (8.5% Hispanic).

Willow Creek's Native American/Other Population

24 residents of Willow Creek, or 16.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Willow Creek is comparable to the share in Alaska overall, where 15.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Willow Creek ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 26.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Willow Creek's population has increased from 10.0% to 16.7%.

Willow Creek is more Native American/Other than neighboring Silver Springs (0% Native American/Other), and Tonsina (0% Native American/Other). Willow Creek is less Native American/Other than neighboring Copper Center (51.7% Native American/Other), Tazlina (38.1% Native American/Other), and Kenny Lake (20.1% Native American/Other).

Willow Creek's Multiracial Population

0 residents of Willow Creek, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Willow Creek is considerably lower than in Alaska overall, where 10.3% of the population is Multiracial. Willow Creek ranks 23rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 355 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Willow Creek's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Willow Creek's population has decreased from 15.3% to 0.0%.

Willow Creek is less Multiracial than neighboring Copper Center (10.7% Multiracial), Silver Springs (11.3% Multiracial), Tazlina (11.2% Multiracial), and Kenny Lake (14.9% 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.