Kaktovik, AK population by race
The table below shows Kaktovik's population by race.
Race | Population | % of Total Population |
---|---|---|
White | 8 | 3.32% |
Black or African American | 1 | 0.41% |
American Indian and Alaska Native | 207 | 85.89% |
Asian | 0 | - |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
Some other race | 0 | - |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 25 | 10.37% |
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Kaktovik population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Kaktovik has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Kaktovik's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Kaktovik population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 3.32% are White, 0.41% are Black or African American, 85.89% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 10.37% are multiracial.
Kaktovik's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of American Indian and Alaska Native population in the city.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Kaktovik is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 207 (85.89% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races, is 25 (10.37% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Kaktovik, AK
By ethnicity, 4 (1.66% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 237 (98.34% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Kaktovik, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 203 (85.65% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
Kaktovik Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
White alone | 8 | 3.38% |
Black or African American alone | 1 | 0.42% |
American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 203 | 85.65% |
Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
Two or more races (multiracial) | 25 | 10.55% |
Among the Hispanic population in Kaktovik, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
Kaktovik Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
---|---|---|
Mexican | 4 | 100.00% |
Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Kaktovik, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.66% of Kaktovik population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Kaktovik, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 4 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Kaktovik, AK have?
Kaktovik, AK has 1 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.41% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Kaktovik is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Kaktovik, AK?
With 1.66% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Kaktovik.
That being said, with a 0.41% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Kaktovik.
What is the majority race in Kaktovik, AK?
With a population of 207 (85.89% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Kaktovik.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Kaktovik, with 0.41% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates