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Cantwell

Alaska · 219 residents · 119.019 sq mi
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Cantwell is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $164,800. With a median age of 42.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

219
−1%since 2000
from 222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
42.7
+7%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1071381702012331990201020202024Cantwell
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,875
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$24,556
+9%since 2000
from $22,615 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
2.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.285
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$164,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$925
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $853
38.5%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
16.3% rent
68.1%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
33.3%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.7
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(167)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other31.9%(70)
Diversity Score54.4%(119)
54
+332%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
40.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
40.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

22.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
37.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
47.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.0%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cantwell, Alaska?

Cantwell, Alaska has about 219 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cantwell, Alaska?

The typical household in Cantwell, Alaska earns about $61,875 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 $164,800, and the typical rent is about $925 a month.

How educated are people in Cantwell, Alaska?

About 20.9% 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 2.5% of people in Cantwell, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cantwell, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cantwell, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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

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