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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Bettles

Alaska · 28 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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Bettles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $38,333. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. With a median age of 41.0, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 33.0
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 64%
Section 01

Population & growth

28
−35%vs 2000
vs 43 in 2000
1990 – 2025
18 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
41.0
+19%vs 2000
vs 34.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
0234669921990201020202024Bettles
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,333
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,375 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2016
$34,930
+78%vs 2000
vs $19,585 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$454
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $658 in 2000
US average: $450
16.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.8% in 2000
83.3% rent
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.6%(5)
17
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.2%
+8.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 93.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.3%
+8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

3.9 min
−46%vs 2000
vs 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bettles, Alaska?

Bettles, Alaska has about 28 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Bettles, Alaska?

The typical household in Bettles, Alaska earns about $38,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bettles, Alaska expensive?

In Bettles, Alaska, the typical rent is about $454 a month.

How educated are people in Bettles, Alaska?

About 29.2% 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 7.1% of people in Bettles, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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