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Adak

Alaska · 326 residents · 32.434 sq mi
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Adak is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $75,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
7% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
326
+3%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.5
+29%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
381161952743522000201020202024Adak
202473
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,417
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,947
+16%since 2000
from $31,747 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.269
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Arts, entertainment, food17.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade15.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,500
from $0 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$792
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
96.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 96.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.3
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(59)
Black4%(13)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(29)
Asian52.5%(171)
Other31%(101)
Diversity Score85.5%(279)
Diversity Score
86
+62%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.1 min
−37%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
25.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adak, Alaska?

Adak, Alaska has about 326 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adak, Alaska?

The typical household in Adak, Alaska earns about $75,417 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 $22,500, and the typical rent is about $792 a month.

How educated are people in Adak, Alaska?

About 19.5% 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 1.7% 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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