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Atka

Alaska · 61 residents · 8.468 sq mi
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Atka is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,000. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
−34%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
73054771001990201020202024Atka
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2021
Per capita income
$27,542
+61%since 2000
from $17,080 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services38.5%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
12.5%
−68.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
58.3% rent
Vacancy rate
74.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.3%(51)
Diversity Score13.2%(8)
Diversity Score
13
−57%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.4%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+64%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
7.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
62.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
53.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
46.2%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.2%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
20.8%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.8%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atka, Alaska?

Atka, Alaska has about 61 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atka, Alaska?

The typical household in Atka, Alaska earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

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 4.2% 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 15 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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

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