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Dillingham

Alaska · 2,249 residents · 33.341 sq mi
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Dillingham is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,461. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,500. At a median age of 33.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,249
−9%since 2000
from 2,466 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
67 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 74 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.2
+1%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Dillingham
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,461
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,458 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,178
+63%since 2000
from $21,537 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $132,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,172
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $815 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 49.0% in 2000
42.8% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+37%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic25.3%(568)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(92)
Asian1.7%(38)
Other69.9%(1,572)
Diversity Score58%(1,304)
Diversity Score
58
+92%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.9 min
+7%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.5%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillingham, Alaska?

Dillingham, Alaska has about 2,249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillingham, Alaska?

The typical household in Dillingham, Alaska earns about $75,461 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 $266,500, and the typical rent is about $1,172 a month.

How educated are people in Dillingham, Alaska?

About 21.0% 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 9.3% 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 232 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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