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Bettles

Alaska · 12 residents · 1.565 sq mi
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Bettles is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,500. Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 64% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. With a median age of 55.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 69% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
64% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

12
−72%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
55.7
+61%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
0234669921990201020202024Bettles
202416
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$112,500
+80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2016
$45,891
+134%since 2000
from $19,585 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.106
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance27.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical27.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

11.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
66.7% rent
83.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75%(9)
Black8.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.5%(3)
22
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

63.6%
+42.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
61.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
38.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

27.8%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
22.2%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

63.6%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
36.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
18.2%
−52.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bettles, Alaska?

Bettles, Alaska has about 12 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bettles, Alaska?

The typical household in Bettles, Alaska earns about $112,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bettles, Alaska?

About 63.6% 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 16 residents, a change of about -57 percent over that period.

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

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