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Circle

Alaska · 91 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 $27,188. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 65% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
73% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

91
−9%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.5
+34%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2047741001271990201020202024Circle
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,188
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$13,831
+115%since 2000
from $6,426 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
33.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

73.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
26.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other66.7%(61)
Diversity Score23.2%(21)
23
−46%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+36.4 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
41.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
70.4%
+39.1 ptssince 2011
from 31.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
62.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

59.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
40.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
35.7%
−39.1 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Circle, Alaska?

Circle, Alaska has about 91 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Circle, Alaska?

The typical household in Circle, Alaska earns about $27,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Circle, Alaska?

About 7.4% 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 33.3% of people in Circle, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Circle, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Circle, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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