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Akiak

Alaska · 443 residents (2025 est.) · 2.142 sq mi
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Akiak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $78,929. Population has grown 22% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
377
+22%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
176 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.3
+14%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:443 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2543113684244811990201020202024Akiak
2024377
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,929
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,088
+129%since 2000
from $8,326 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.1%
+35.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.325
+3%since 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$492
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $629 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(84)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.7%(357)
Diversity Score12.6%(47)
Diversity Score
13
−54%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.9 min
−17%since 2000
from 7.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
18.5%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
54.6%
−18.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% 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
55.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
70.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Female
52.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2012
from 6.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.2%
−55.3 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.3%
+38.2 ptssince 2017
from 56.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2016
from 44.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akiak, Alaska?

Akiak, Alaska has about 377 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akiak, Alaska?

The typical household in Akiak, Alaska earns about $78,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akiak, Alaska expensive?

In Akiak, Alaska, the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Akiak, Alaska?

About 11.5% of adults age 25 and over in Akiak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akiak, Alaska?

About 21.8% of people in Akiak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akiak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Akiak, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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

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