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Diomede

Alaska · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 2.432 sq mi
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Population has fallen 82% since 2000, a loss of 119 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 92.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−82%since 2000
from 146 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11 / sq mi
−82%since 2000
from 60 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.2
+21%since 2000
from 22.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8581081592091990201020202024Diomede
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,067
−9%since 2000
from $9,944 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
92.6%
+57.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−10%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
33.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.5% in 2000
66.7% rent
Vacancy rate
62.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(27)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
40.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% 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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% 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
80.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
75.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−52.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
59.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2017
from 74.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
69.6%
−22.3 ptssince 2016
from 91.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diomede, Alaska?

Diomede, Alaska has about 27 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Diomede, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Diomede, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diomede, Alaska?

About 92.6% of people in Diomede, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diomede, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Diomede, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 165 residents, a change of about -86 percent over that period.

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

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