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Atka

Alaska · 53 residents · 8.468 sq mi
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Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 39 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $95,000.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53
−42%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.2
+10%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
73054771001990201020202024Atka
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,172
+47%since 2000
from $17,080 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing16.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
42.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
57.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black1.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(53)
Diversity Score4.5%(2)
Diversity Score
5
−85%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.7 min
−8%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
8.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
92.3%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
44.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2013
from 48.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Atka, Alaska?

Atka, Alaska has about 53 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Atka, Alaska expensive?

In Atka, Alaska, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Atka, Alaska?

About 10.5% 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 16.3% 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 23 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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

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