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Beaver

Alaska · 48 residents · 20.518 sq mi
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Beaver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,083. Population has fallen 43% since 2000, a loss of 36 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $33,800. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

48
−43%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2 / sq mi
−43%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.5
+25%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
93357821061990201020202024Beaver
202417
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,083
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$16,605
+97%since 2000
from $8,441 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance33.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services33.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food13.3%
US avg: 2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$33,800
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
36.4%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.5% in 2000
63.6% rent
1.2
−55%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(48)
Diversity Score9.7%(5)
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.0 min
−54%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
87.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
67.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
26.7%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

62.5%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
37.5%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
17.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2013
from 51.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beaver, Alaska?

Beaver, Alaska has about 48 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Beaver, Alaska?

The typical household in Beaver, Alaska earns about $27,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beaver, Alaska expensive?

In Beaver, Alaska, the median home is worth about $33,800.

How educated are people in Beaver, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Beaver, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beaver, Alaska?

About 27.9% of people in Beaver, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beaver, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Beaver, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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

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