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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Bettles

Alaska · 43 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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Bettles is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,375. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 1990.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Renter-heavy
19% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

43
+54%since 1990
from 28 in 1990
1990 – 2025
27 / sq mi
+54%since 1990
from 18 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.5
−16%since 1990
from 41.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
0234669921990201020202024Bettles
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2016
$19,585
−44%since 1990
from $34,930 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$450,000
US average: $120,530
$658
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $454 in 1990
US average: $602
18.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
81.3% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian7.1%(2)
Diversity Score16.6%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic76.7%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 17 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
−8.5 ptssince 1990
from 29.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.1%
−6.9 ptssince 1990
from 100.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+87%since 1990
from 3.9 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 Bettles, Alaska?

Bettles, Alaska has about 43 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Bettles, Alaska?

The typical household in Bettles, Alaska earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bettles, Alaska expensive?

In Bettles, Alaska, the median home is worth about $450,000, and the typical rent is about $658 a month.

How educated are people in Bettles, Alaska?

About 20.7% 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 6.4% of people in Bettles, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bettles, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bettles, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 54 percent over that period.

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

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