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Atka

Alaska · 58 residents (2025 est.) · 8.468 sq mi
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Population has fallen 84% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15
−84%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−84%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.8
−13%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:58 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
73054771001990201020202024Atka
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,767
−49%since 2000
from $17,080 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.292
+26%since 2010
from 0.233 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance50%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical50%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
72.7%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(28)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(15)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
100.0%
+45.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
13.3%
−57.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+42.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
86.7%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
13.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2013
from 48.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
−61.1 ptssince 2017
from 61.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
+45.7 ptssince 2016
from 27.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atka, Alaska?

Atka, Alaska has about 15 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Atka, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Atka, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atka, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Atka, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atka, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Atka, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -80 percent over that period.

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

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