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Atqasuk

Alaska · 258 residents (2025 est.) · 39.12 sq mi
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Atqasuk is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,625. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $122,200. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
288
+26%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
+4%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:258 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
981602222843461990201020202024Atqasuk
2024288
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,625
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,607 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,736
+102%since 2000
from $14,732 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.6%
+44.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.291
−9%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance13.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Information1.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,200
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,000
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
43.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
57.0% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.1%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−18%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.1%(44)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.5%(275)
Diversity Score10.8%(31)
Diversity Score
11
−44%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+27.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
14.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.6 min
−50%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 9.1% 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
32.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% 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
30.4%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
67.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−53.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2012
from 11.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
26.7%
−33.8 ptssince 2013
from 60.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+29.9 ptssince 2017
from 57.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 51.0% 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 Atqasuk, Alaska?

Atqasuk, Alaska has about 288 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Atqasuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Atqasuk, Alaska earns about $90,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Atqasuk, Alaska expensive?

In Atqasuk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $122,200, and the typical rent is about $1,000 a month.

How educated are people in Atqasuk, Alaska?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Atqasuk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Atqasuk, Alaska?

About 13.9% of people in Atqasuk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Atqasuk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Atqasuk, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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