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Cold Bay

Alaska · 54 residents (2025 est.) · 53.415 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. At a median age of 23.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 23.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
13% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
+65%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.9
−30%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1955921291651990201020202024Cold Bay
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,136
+95%since 2000
from $20,037 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.8%
+16.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.218
−53%since 2010
from 0.460 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance39%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical39%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
12.8%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
87.2% rent
Vacancy rate
44.7%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(62)
Black3.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian4.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.2%(38)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian20%(29)
Other50.3%(73)
Diversity Score79.6%(115)
Diversity Score
80
+175%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
26.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.9 min
−59%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
63.9%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
10.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.5%
−15.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
30.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.2%
−36.1 ptssince 2017
from 89.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cold Bay, Alaska?

Cold Bay, Alaska has about 145 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cold Bay, Alaska?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Cold Bay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cold Bay, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Cold Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cold Bay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cold Bay, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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