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Dillingham

Alaska · 2,329 residents · 33.341 sq mi
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Dillingham is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $74,828. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $234,800. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,329
−6%since 2000
from 2,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
70 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,828
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,458 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,156
+59%since 2000
from $21,537 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,800
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$996
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $815 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.5%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+22%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic29.8%(695)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(68)
Asian1.3%(30)
Other63.5%(1,478)
Diversity Score60.7%(1,414)
Diversity Score
61
+102%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
29.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
49.5%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.8%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillingham, Alaska?

Dillingham, Alaska has about 2,329 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillingham, Alaska?

The typical household in Dillingham, Alaska earns about $74,828 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 $234,800, and the typical rent is about $996 a month.

How educated are people in Dillingham, Alaska?

About 33.4% 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 13.2% 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 312 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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