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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atka

Alaska · 92 residents · 8.468 sq mi
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Atka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,938. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $95,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

92
+21%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 9 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.5
+81%since 1990
from 19.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
73054771001990201020202024Atka
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,938
−42%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2021
$17,080
+101%since 1990
from $8,477 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.5%
−8.7 ptssince 1990
from 16.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$95,500
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $87,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$625
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $575 in 1990
US average: $602
81.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
18.8% rent
3.1
+43%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score15.4%(12)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score30.6%(28)
31
+99%since 1990
from 15 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.8%
−22.0 ptssince 1990
from 83.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 5.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+17%since 1990
from 6.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atka, Alaska?

Atka, Alaska has about 92 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atka, Alaska?

The typical household in Atka, Alaska earns about $30,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atka, Alaska expensive?

In Atka, Alaska, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Atka, Alaska?

About 2.9% 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 7.5% of people in Atka, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atka, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Atka, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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