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Adak

Alaska · 171 residents · 32.434 sq mi
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Adak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 145 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 32.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
171
−46%since 2000
from 316 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.8
+10%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
381161952743522000201020202024Adak
202473
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,727 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,451
−1%since 2000
from $31,747 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$25,000
from $0 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,321
+198%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $295 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.6%
+72.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
27.4% rent
Afford Score
0.5
+64%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.9%(58)
Black5.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino22.2%(38)
Asian4.1%(7)
Other37.2%(64)
Diversity Score88.9%(152)
Diversity Score
89
+68%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.5 min
−21%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
33.0%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
21.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 90.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
40.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.9%
−17.5 ptssince 2013
from 57.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Adak, Alaska?

Adak, Alaska has about 171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Adak, Alaska?

The typical household in Adak, Alaska earns about $51,250 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 $25,000, and the typical rent is about $1,321 a month.

How educated are people in Adak, Alaska?

About 9.2% 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 32.4% 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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