Kaktovik, AK population by race
The table below shows Kaktovik's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5 | 2.49% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 187 | 93.03% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 9 | 4.48% |
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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 3 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): 2.49% are white, 93.03% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 4.48% are multiracial.
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Kaktovik, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Kaktovik is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 187 (93.03% of the total population).
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 187 (93.03% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 9 (4.48% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Kaktovik, AK
By ethnicity, 3 (1.49% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 198 (98.51% 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 184 (92.93% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Kaktovik, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Kaktovik's 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 | 5 | 2.53% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 184 | 92.93% |
| 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) | 9 | 4.55% |
Among the Hispanic population in Kaktovik, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Kaktovik, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Kaktovik's 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 | 3 | 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, 1.49% 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 3 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Kaktovik, AK have?
Kaktovik, AK has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Kaktovik, AK?
With 98.51% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Kaktovik.
That being said, with a 2.49% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Kaktovik.
What is the majority race in Kaktovik, AK?
With a population of 187 (93.03% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Kaktovik.
Whites are second largest race in Kaktovik, with 2.49% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
