This report presents 1970 census statistics on the native population of Alaska for the state, selected census divisions, and selected places of 2,500 or more. The native population of Alaska includes persons who identified themselves as Eskimo, American Indian, or Aleut in response to the color or race question on the 1970 census questionnaire. In this report, social and economic characteristics (age, sex, marital status, education, occupation, industry, and income) are presented separately and in some combinations for Eskimos, American Indians, and Aleuts.

The data on the native population of Alaska were derived from the question on color or race, which was asked of all persons in Alaska. Since the 1970 census obtained information on race primarily through self-enumeration, the data represent essentially self-classification by people according to the race with which they identify themselves.

A Note on Language

Census statistics date back to 1790 and reflect the growth and change of the United States. Past census reports contain some terms that today’s readers may consider obsolete and inappropriate. As part of our goal to be open and transparent with the public, we are improving access to all Census Bureau original publications and statistics, which serve as a guide to the nation's history.

Related Information

1970 Decennial Census Official Publications

American Indian and Alaska Native (AIAN) Publications

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