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Akiachak

Alaska · 736 residents · 7.01 sq mi
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Akiachak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

736
+26%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
105 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
24.3
+9%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
3834795766727681990201020202024Akiachak
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,000
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$10,486
+26%since 2000
from $8,321 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
51.6%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.492
+23%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$137,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$708
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,442
69.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
30.2% rent
8.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
32.7%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
34.7%
+34.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.6
+220%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.2%(288)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.5%(725)
Diversity Score3.7%(27)
4
−93%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.9 min
−19%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
17.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
52.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
51.9%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

29.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
61.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
38.5%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
49.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.4%
−48.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
6.7%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.9%
+44.3 ptssince 2017
from 44.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
29.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2016
from 16.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akiachak, Alaska?

Akiachak, Alaska has about 736 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akiachak, Alaska?

The typical household in Akiachak, Alaska earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akiachak, Alaska expensive?

In Akiachak, Alaska, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Akiachak, Alaska?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Akiachak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akiachak, Alaska?

About 51.6% of people in Akiachak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akiachak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Akiachak, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 284 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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

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