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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Cantwell

Alaska · 145 residents · 119.019 sq mi
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Cantwell is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,000. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 77 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $54,300. With a median age of 40.8, 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 40.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

145
−35%vs 2000
vs 222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−35%vs 2000
vs 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
40.8
+2%vs 2000
vs 40.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1071381702012331990201020202024Cantwell
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $43,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$20,128
−11%vs 2000
vs $22,615 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
+8.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$54,300
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $82,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$363
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $588 in 2000
US average: $450
60.9%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 66.7% in 2000
39.1% rent
1.2
−34%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.3%(145)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian1.8%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.6%(28)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(104)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other26.9%(39)
Diversity Score51.6%(75)
52
+310%vs 2000
vs 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−12.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.2% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 85.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.7 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Cantwell, Alaska?

Cantwell, Alaska has about 145 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Cantwell, Alaska?

The typical household in Cantwell, Alaska earns about $44,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cantwell, Alaska expensive?

In Cantwell, Alaska, the median home is worth about $54,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in Cantwell, Alaska?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Cantwell, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cantwell, Alaska?

About 10.3% of people in Cantwell, 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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