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Arctic

Alaska · 151 residents · 63.785 sq mi
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Arctic has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 51.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
64% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

151
−1%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
32.5
+38%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
701121551972391990201020202024Arctic
2024164
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,500
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$9,982
−7%since 2000
from $10,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
51.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

63.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
36.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.3%(148)
Diversity Score9.3%(14)
9
−47%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 32.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.1 min
−60%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
94.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
39.1%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
35.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
51.5%
+27.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.5%
−48.6 ptssince 2013
from 59.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Arctic, Alaska?

Arctic, Alaska has about 151 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Arctic, Alaska?

The typical household in Arctic, Alaska earns about $27,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Arctic, Alaska?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Arctic, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Arctic, Alaska?

About 51.5% of people in Arctic, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Arctic, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Arctic, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 59 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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

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