Population By Race and Ethnicity in Alaska in 2016
Based on the US Census Vintage data estimates, in 2016, the 742,575 population of Alaska comprised of 51,835 people who identified as Hispanic (6.98%), and 690,740 people who identified as Non-Hispanic (93.02%).
Race: The White Alone population was the largest racial group in Alaska, with a population of 490,043 (65.99%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone population was the second largest racial group in Alaska, with a population of 112,656 (15.17%). Two Or More Races population was the third largest racial group in Alaska, with a population of 55,015 (7.41%).
Ethnicity: The White Alone - Non Hispanic population was the largest ethnic group in Alaska, with a population of 453,602 (61.09%). American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic population was the second largest ethnic group in Alaska, with a population of 107,336 (14.46%). Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic population was the third largest ethnic group in Alaska, with a population of 49,724 (6.70%).
The charts and tables below shows the population and percentage of each racial and ethnicity group in Alaska.
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| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone | 27,380 | 3.69% |
| White Alone | 490,043 | 65.99% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone | 112,656 | 15.17% |
| Asian Alone | 46,931 | 6.32% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone | 10,550 | 1.42% |
| Two Or More Races | 55,015 | 7.41% |
| Ethnicity | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American Alone - Hispanic | 2,974 | 0.40% |
| White Alone - Hispanic | 36,441 | 4.91% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Hispanic | 5,320 | 0.72% |
| Asian Alone - Hispanic | 1,299 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Hispanic | 510 | 0.07% |
| Two Or More Races - Hispanic | 5,291 | 0.71% |
| Black or African American Alone - Non Hispanic | 24,406 | 3.29% |
| White Alone - Non Hispanic | 453,602 | 61.09% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native Alone - Non Hispanic | 107,336 | 14.46% |
| Asian Alone - Non Hispanic | 45,632 | 6.15% |
| Native Hawaiian And Pacific Islander Alone - Non Hispanic | 10,040 | 1.35% |
| Two Or More Races - Non Hispanic | 49,724 | 6.70% |