Selawik, AK population by race
The table below shows Selawik's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 5.75% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 498 | 89.41% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 11 | 1.97% |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 2.33% |
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Selawik 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; Selawik has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Selawik's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Selawik population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 5.75% are white, 0.54% are Black or African American, 89.41% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.97% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander and 2.33% are multiracial.
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Selawik, AK population by race.
The largest racial group in Selawik is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 498 (89.41% of the total population).
Selawik '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 Selawik is American Indian and Alaska Native with a population of 498 (89.41% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 13 (2.33% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Selawik, AK
By ethnicity, none of the population is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 557 (100% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
With a zero Hispanic population, Selawik is 100% Non-Hispanic. Among the Non-Hispanic population, the largest racial group is American Indian and Alaska Native alone with a population of 498 (89.41% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Selawik, AK Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Selawik's Non-Hispanic population.
Selawik 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 | 32 | 5.75% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.54% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 498 | 89.41% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 11 | 1.97% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 13 | 2.33% |
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Selawik's population is ethnically non-diverse.
Things to know
What percentage of Selawik, AK is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 0% of Selawik population is Hispanic.
As all of the population is Non-Hispanic or Latino, Selawik's population is ethnically non-diverse.
How many Black people does Selawik, AK have?
Selawik, AK has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.54% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Selawik is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Selawik, AK?
With a 100% Non-Hispanic population, Selawik is ethnically biased, and does not have any ethnic minority.
That being said, with a 5.75% of the total population, Whites are the largest racial minority in Selawik.
What is the majority race in Selawik, AK?
With a population of 498 (89.41% of the total population), American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial majority in Selawik.
Whites are second largest race in Selawik, with 5.75% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
