Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK population by race
The table below shows Ketchikan Gateway Borough's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,909 | 64.05% |
| Black or African American | 91 | 0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 2,030 | 14.59% |
| Asian | 1,180 | 8.48% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 29 | 0.21% |
| Some other race | 217 | 1.56% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,454 | 10.45% |
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough 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; Ketchikan Gateway Borough has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Ketchikan Gateway Borough's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Ketchikan Gateway Borough population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 64.05% are white, 0.65% are Black or African American, 14.59% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 8.48% are Asian, 0.21% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 1.56% are some other race and 10.45% are multiracial.
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is White with a population of 8,909 (64.05% of the total population).
Ketchikan Gateway Borough '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 White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is White with a population of 8,909 (64.05% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,454 (10.45% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK
By ethnicity, 785 (5.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 13,125 (94.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 8,608 (65.58% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Ketchikan Gateway Borough's Non-Hispanic population.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough 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 | 8,608 | 65.58% |
| Black or African American alone | 89 | 0.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,949 | 14.85% |
| Asian alone | 1,166 | 8.88% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 29 | 0.22% |
| Some other race alone | 40 | 0.30% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,244 | 9.48% |
Among the Hispanic population in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 404 (51.46% of the total Hispanic population).
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Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Ketchikan Gateway Borough's Hispanic population.
Ketchikan Gateway Borough Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 404 | 51.46% |
| Puerto Rican | 70 | 8.92% |
| Cuban | 46 | 5.86% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 265 | 33.76% |
Things to know
What percentage of Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 5.64% of Ketchikan Gateway Borough population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 404 (51.46% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK have?
Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK has 91 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.65% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Ketchikan Gateway Borough is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
With 94.36% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
That being said, with a 14.59% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
What is the majority race in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, AK?
With a population of 8,909 (64.05% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Ketchikan Gateway Borough.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Ketchikan Gateway Borough, with 14.59% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
