Alaska

Dillingham

4,857
2020 population
2000
first census record
3
census records

About Dillingham

Dillingham, Alaska, first appears in the United States federal census in 2000, when it recorded a population of 4,922. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 4,857.

Its recorded population peaked at 4,922 in 2000, and has since declined by roughly 1 percent.

On the ground today, 12 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
20204,857
20104,847
20004,922
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Dillingham

National Register of Historic Places listings in Dillingham, Alaska.

St. Nicholas Chapel
Igiugig
Brooks Camp Boat House
King Salmon
Kukak Village Site
Kanatak
Kaguyak Village Site
Kanatak
Brooks River Historic Ranger Station
King Salmon
Amalik Bay Archeological District
King Salmon
Pilgrim 100B Aircraft
Dillingham
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Frequently asked about Dillingham

When does Dillingham first appear in the US census?
Dillingham, Alaska first appears in the federal census in 2000, with a recorded population of 4,922.
What is the population of Dillingham?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Dillingham had a recorded population of 4,857.
When did Dillingham's population peak?
Dillingham's recorded population peaked at 4,922 in 2000.
How many historic places are in Dillingham?
12 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Dillingham, Alaska.
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