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Chalkyitsik

Alaska · 56 residents · 8.503 sq mi
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Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Median home value is $29,500. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 50.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
56
−33%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.0
−10%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4364851061271990201020202024Chalkyitsik
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,784
+133%since 2000
from $11,509 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
50.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance30.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical27.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
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

Median home value
$29,500
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
9.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other78.8%(44)
Diversity Score10.5%(6)
Diversity Score
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+60.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.9%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.1 min
−43%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2011
from 47.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.0%
+28.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.8%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
36.4%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.6%
−47.6 ptssince 2013
from 66.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chalkyitsik, Alaska?

Chalkyitsik, Alaska has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Chalkyitsik, Alaska expensive?

In Chalkyitsik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $29,500.

How educated are people in Chalkyitsik, Alaska?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Chalkyitsik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chalkyitsik, Alaska?

About 50.8% of people in Chalkyitsik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chalkyitsik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chalkyitsik, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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