Alaska Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Q: What is the most common racial background in Alaska?

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alaska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 57.7% of the total population.

Q: Is Alaska becoming more diverse?

Since 2010, the diversity index for Alaska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 62.8/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Alaska

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Alaska Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

735,706

Diversity Score

62.8

Diversity Tier

High

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)

57.7%%

Alaska Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in for 2024 — **Figure 1:** Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).

Alaska Historical Diversity Trend (2010–2024)

Line chart showing diversity index trends for — **Figure 2:** Temporal analysis of diversity index changes from 2010–2024.

Since 2010, the diversity index of Alaska has increased significantly.

Alaska Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / Ethnicity	Population	Percentage
White (Non-Hispanic)	424,584	57.7%
Native American	97,047	13.2%
Two or More Races	75,659	10.3%
Hispanic or Latino	53,803	7.3%
Asian	46,719	6.4%
Black / African American	21,172	2.9%
Pacific Islander	11,283	1.5%
Other Race	5,439	0.7%

Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Alaska

The largest racial or ethnic group in Alaska is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 57.7% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Alaska has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 62.8/100, which is considered a High level of diversity.

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