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Akiachak

Alaska · 677 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 $38,750. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 39.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
677
+16%since 2000
from 585 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
97 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 83 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
26.8
+21%since 2000
from 22.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834795766727681990201020202024Akiachak
2024736
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,003
+32%since 2000
from $8,321 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.3%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$475
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $755 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(26)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.7%(668)
Diversity Score10.3%(70)
Diversity Score
10
−79%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
16.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
57.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 24.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.3%
−11.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.9%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akiachak, Alaska?

Akiachak, Alaska has about 677 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akiachak, Alaska?

The typical household in Akiachak, Alaska earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akiachak, Alaska expensive?

In Akiachak, Alaska, the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Akiachak, Alaska?

About 4.8% 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 39.3% 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 225 residents, a change of about 50 percent over that period.

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

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