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Central

Alaska · 96 residents · 247.921 sq mi
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Central has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value is $88,300. With a median age of 52.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 69% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
96
−28%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.4
+18%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3159881161451990201020202024Central
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,500
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,531
−22%since 2000
from $22,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance55%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical42.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services12.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,023
+469%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
3.8%
−69.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
11.3% rent
Vacancy rate
58.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+117%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(6)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(88)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3%(3)
Diversity Score10.3%(10)
Diversity Score
10
+139%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
52.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
37.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% 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
11.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Alaska?

Central, Alaska has about 96 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Alaska?

The typical household in Central, Alaska earns about $20,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central, Alaska expensive?

In Central, Alaska, the median home is worth about $88,300, and the typical rent is about $1,023 a month.

How educated are people in Central, Alaska?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Central, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central, Alaska?

About 17.4% of people in Central, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Central, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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