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Dillingham

Alaska · 2,075 residents (2025 est.) · 33.341 sq mi
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Dillingham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,200. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $307,900. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,109
−14%since 2000
from 2,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.5
+8%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,075 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dillingham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,200
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,467
+120%since 2000
from $21,537 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
+14%since 2010
from 0.359 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$307,900
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,228
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $815 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+18%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
19
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(847)
Black0.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(86)
Asian1.2%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.1%(743)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(534)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(108)
Asian3.7%(79)
Other65.7%(1,385)
Diversity Score62.6%(1,320)
Diversity Score
63
+108%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.3%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.6%
−10.2 ptssince 2011
from 79.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.5%
−60.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 79.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillingham, Alaska?

Dillingham, Alaska has about 2,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillingham, Alaska?

The typical household in Dillingham, Alaska earns about $101,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillingham, Alaska expensive?

In Dillingham, Alaska, the median home is worth about $307,900, and the typical rent is about $1,228 a month.

How educated are people in Dillingham, Alaska?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dillingham, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillingham, Alaska?

About 11.1% of people in Dillingham, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillingham, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillingham, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 92 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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