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Akiak

Alaska · 462 residents · 2.142 sq mi
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Akiak has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has grown 50% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,000. At a median age of 23.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

462
+50%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
216 / sq mi
+50%since 2000
from 144 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
23.5
+10%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2543113684244811990201020202024Akiak
2024377
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,375
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$11,997
+44%since 2000
from $8,326 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
30.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
−63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
78.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
1.0
−73%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99%(457)
Diversity Score9.1%(42)
9
−67%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.5 min
−24%since 2000
from 7.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
11.4%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
57.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
54.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
40.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

54.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
45.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
13.4%
−49.1 ptssince 2013
from 62.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akiak, Alaska?

Akiak, Alaska has about 462 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Akiak, Alaska?

The typical household in Akiak, Alaska earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akiak, Alaska expensive?

In Akiak, Alaska, the median home is worth about $55,000.

How educated are people in Akiak, Alaska?

About 3.3% 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 30.5% 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 177 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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