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Alakanuk

Alaska · 756 residents · 32.199 sq mi
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Alakanuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,071. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,400. At a median age of 22.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
756
+16%since 2000
from 652 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 20 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.6
+11%since 2000
from 20.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4586448291K1K1990201020202024Alakanuk
2024864
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,071
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,346 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,386
+51%since 2000
from $6,884 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food9.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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

Median home value
$111,400
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$731
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
25.7% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+91%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(108)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(756)
Diversity Score6.9%(52)
Diversity Score
7
−58%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
91.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 23.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.3%
−52.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−51.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alakanuk, Alaska?

Alakanuk, Alaska has about 756 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alakanuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Alakanuk, Alaska earns about $36,071 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alakanuk, Alaska expensive?

In Alakanuk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $111,400, and the typical rent is about $731 a month.

How educated are people in Alakanuk, Alaska?

About 2.2% of adults age 25 and over in Alakanuk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alakanuk, Alaska?

About 43.6% of people in Alakanuk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alakanuk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Alakanuk, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 216 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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

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