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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Atqasuk

Alaska · 228 residents · 39.12 sq mi
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Atqasuk is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $66,607. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $109,400. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

228
+7%since 1990
from 213 in 1990
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 5 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
26.3
+10%since 1990
from 23.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
981602222843461990201020202024Atqasuk
2024288
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,607
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $56,352 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,732
+10%since 1990
from $13,335 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.6%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 15.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$109,400
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $83,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$950
+24%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $581 in 1990
US average: $602
83.6%
+27.9 ptssince 1990
from 55.8% in 1990
16.4% rent
1.6
+11%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(8)
Black1.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score13.5%(29)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Diversity Score19.1%(44)
19
+42%since 1990
from 13 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.5%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 52.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.0%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+33%since 1990
from 5.4 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 Atqasuk, Alaska?

Atqasuk, Alaska has about 228 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Atqasuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Atqasuk, Alaska earns about $66,607 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Atqasuk, Alaska?

About 4.0% 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 15.6% 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 15 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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