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Cantwell

Alaska · 200 residents · 119.019 sq mi
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Cantwell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,500. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $178,800. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

200
−10%since 2000
from 222 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
53.5
+34%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1071381702012331990201020202024Cantwell
2024128
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,500
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,849
+23%since 2000
from $22,615 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
10.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2%
Information1.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$178,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
77.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
22.1% rent
5.9
+212%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68%(136)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.8%(48)
Diversity Score50.5%(101)
50
+301%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+11%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
67.2%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
7.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
38.7%
−31.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
37.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

70.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
30.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.0%
−58.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cantwell, Alaska?

Cantwell, Alaska has about 200 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cantwell, Alaska?

The typical household in Cantwell, Alaska earns about $30,500 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 $178,800.

How educated are people in Cantwell, Alaska?

About 16.9% 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 10.0% 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 55 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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