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Buffalo Soapstone

Alaska · 855 residents · 22.134 sq mi
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Buffalo Soapstone is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $197,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
855
+22%since 2000
from 699 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
39 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.6
+13%since 2000
from 33.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5066477879271K2000201020202024Buffalo Soapstone
2024739
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,843
+104%since 2000
from $18,021 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing5.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,300
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,150
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $993 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.2%
−38.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.7% in 2000
12.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(619)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(11)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(43)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(712)
Black1.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(27)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other4.7%(40)
Diversity Score24.4%(209)
Diversity Score
24
+296%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+54%since 2000
from 22.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.5%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska?

Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska has about 855 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska?

The typical household in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska earns about $72,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska expensive?

In Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska, the median home is worth about $197,300, and the typical rent is about $1,150 a month.

How educated are people in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska?

About 26.9% of adults age 25 and over in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Buffalo Soapstone, Alaska?

About 1.3% of people in Buffalo Soapstone, 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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