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Bettles

Alaska · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 1.565 sq mi
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Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16
−63%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0234669921990201020202024Bettles
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other43.8%(7)
Diversity Score61.5%(10)
Diversity Score
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
+79.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
41.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2011
from 84.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−70.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2013
from 36.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2016
from 75.0% 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 Bettles, Alaska?

Bettles, Alaska has about 16 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Bettles, Alaska?

About 100.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bettles, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bettles, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Bettles, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bettles, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bettles, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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