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Aleknagik

Alaska · 211 residents · 26.548 sq mi
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Aleknagik has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $206,300. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
211
−5%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+30%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
761241732222701990201020202024Aleknagik
202492
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,125
+111%since 2000
from $10,973 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$206,300
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,188
+98%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
12.5% rent
Afford Score
4.7
−21%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.2%(47)
2020
White, non-Hispanic18%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(4)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other95.5%(201)
Diversity Score37.8%(80)
Diversity Score
38
+78%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−10%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
32.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
39.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
38.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.8%
−29.8 ptssince 2013
from 60.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aleknagik, Alaska?

Aleknagik, Alaska has about 211 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aleknagik, Alaska?

The typical household in Aleknagik, Alaska earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aleknagik, Alaska expensive?

In Aleknagik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $206,300, and the typical rent is about $1,188 a month.

How educated are people in Aleknagik, Alaska?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Aleknagik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aleknagik, Alaska?

About 18.0% of people in Aleknagik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aleknagik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Aleknagik, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 17 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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