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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Cold Bay

Alaska · 88 residents · 53.415 sq mi
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Cold Bay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $55,750. Population has fallen 39% since 1990, a loss of 56 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $325,000. The poverty rate of 27.3% is well above the national figure. Despite a median home value of $325,000, the poverty rate sits 120% above the US average — a pattern often seen in resort and college towns.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.0
US median: 35.2
Average education
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 157%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

88
−39%since 1990
from 144 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−39%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.0
+1%since 1990
from 33.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1955921291651990201020202024Cold Bay
2024145
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,750
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $45,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$20,037
−18%since 1990
from $24,368 in 1990
US average: $21,522
27.3%
+27.3 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$325,000
+157%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $95,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2013
$563
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $391 in 1990
US average: $602
8.3%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
91.7% rent
5.8
+178%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2013
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(129)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.4%(39)
2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(62)
Black3.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian4.5%(4)
Diversity Score29%(25)
29
+6%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.9%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.0%
−4.2 ptssince 1990
from 97.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
+71%since 1990
from 7.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cold Bay, Alaska?

Cold Bay, Alaska has about 88 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Cold Bay, Alaska?

The typical household in Cold Bay, Alaska earns about $55,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cold Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Cold Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $325,000, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Cold Bay, Alaska?

About 20.9% 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 27.3% of people in Cold Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cold Bay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cold Bay, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 56 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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

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