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Central

Alaska · 66 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 $16,406. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 68 residents. Median home value is $53,600. With a median age of 60.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 79% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

66
−51%since 2000
from 134 in 2000
1990 – 2024
0 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
60.0
+35%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3159881161451990201020202024Central
2024108
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,406
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$13,529
−40%since 2000
from $22,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
13.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance38.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical38.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$53,600
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
97.1%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
2.9% rent
3.3
+64%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(3)
5
+8%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
18.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

30.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2011
from 16.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
34.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
55.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
13.2%
−79.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central, Alaska?

Central, Alaska has about 66 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central, Alaska?

The typical household in Central, Alaska earns about $16,406 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 $53,600.

How educated are people in Central, Alaska?

About 31.6% 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 13.2% 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 8 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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