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Ambler

Alaska · 274 residents · 10.279 sq mi
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Ambler has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,750. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $77,500. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
274
−11%since 2000
from 309 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.8
+28%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1672112563003441990201020202024Ambler
2024182
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,750
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,603
+28%since 2000
from $13,712 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.7%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$77,500
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.2
−14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.9%(40)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.9%(18)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(17)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other84%(230)
Diversity Score20.3%(56)
Diversity Score
20
+241%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.0 min
−58%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
91.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2013
from 60.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ambler, Alaska?

Ambler, Alaska has about 274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ambler, Alaska?

The typical household in Ambler, Alaska earns about $34,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ambler, Alaska expensive?

In Ambler, Alaska, the median home is worth about $77,500.

How educated are people in Ambler, Alaska?

About 24.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ambler, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ambler, Alaska?

About 28.7% of people in Ambler, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ambler, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ambler, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 43 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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