Of the 735,951 citizens living in Alaska in 2021, 90% said they were only one race, while 10% said they were two or more races, according to U.S. Census Bureau data obtained in June.
The most prevalent racial group among citizens in Alaska who reported being of a single race in 2021 was white, comprising 62.3% or 458,520 individuals. Following them, American Indians or Alaska Natives accounted for 14.6% and totaled 107,531 individuals.
The percentage of multiracial residents in Alaska is higher than the national average, which stands at 7%.
An agency of the U.S. Federal Statistical System, the Census Bureau is responsible for compiling statistical facts about the American people, places and economy. Data for this article was compiled from the bureau’s American Community Survey. Information from the survey helps to determine how federal and state funds are distributed. These funds significantly influence community services, education, and infrastructure in areas like Alaska.
| Estimated Total | |
|---|---|
| White | 458,520 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 107,531 |
| Multiracial | 73,946 |
| Asian | 47,213 |
| African American | 23,721 |
| Some Other Race | 14,254 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 10,766 |
Source: US Census Bureau
