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Circle

Alaska · 54 residents · 106.04 sq mi
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Circle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,500. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $53,800. With a median age of 67.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 67.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

54
−46%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
67.6
+99%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
2047741001271990201020202024Circle
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,500
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$17,822
+177%since 2000
from $6,426 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
24.1%
−18.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.206
−46%since 2010
from 0.385 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$53,800
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
88.9%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
11.1% rent
32.1%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.2
−57%since 2000
from 5.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.2%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.9%(48)
Diversity Score24.7%(13)
25
−43%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.5%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

71.4%
+71.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
28.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−61.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
19.4%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.2%
+18.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
28.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
77.8%
+77.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
77.8%
+34.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

37.0%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
63.0%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−58.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
38.9%
+26.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.7%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
30.6%
−10.4 ptssince 2017
from 41.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
55.6%
−20.3 ptssince 2016
from 75.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Circle, Alaska?

Circle, Alaska has about 54 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Circle, Alaska?

The typical household in Circle, Alaska earns about $24,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Circle, Alaska expensive?

In Circle, Alaska, the median home is worth about $53,800.

How educated are people in Circle, Alaska?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Circle, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Circle, Alaska?

About 24.1% of people in Circle, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Circle, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Circle, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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