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Adak

Alaska · 112 residents (2025 est.) · 32.434 sq mi
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Adak is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has fallen 77% since 2000, a loss of 243 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
90% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−77%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−77%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.5
+61%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:112 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
381161952743522000201020202024Adak
202473
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
+160%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,727 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$79,171
+149%since 2000
from $31,747 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+71.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.194
−28%since 2010
from 0.269 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,100
from $0 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+89.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
10.3% rent
Vacancy rate
85.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 96.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.6
+87%since 2009
from 0.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.6%(144)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(16)
Asian9.8%(31)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.8%(167)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.5%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.5%(15)
Diversity Score40.8%(30)
Diversity Score
41
−23%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−82.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
62.9%
+47.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
71.8%
−18.4 ptssince 2011
from 90.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
62.9%
+39.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
80.8%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
19.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
35.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2012
from 0.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2013
from 57.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.6%
+45.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2016
from 75.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adak, Alaska?

Adak, Alaska has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adak, Alaska?

The typical household in Adak, Alaska earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Adak, Alaska expensive?

In Adak, Alaska, the median home is worth about $139,100.

How educated are people in Adak, Alaska?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Adak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Adak, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Adak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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