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Dry Creek

Alaska · 162 residents · 140.172 sq mi
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Dry Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,368. Population has grown 27% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 46% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
11% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

162
+27%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
24.8
−6%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
0641281912551990201020202024Dry Creek
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$50,368
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$41,943
+439%since 2000
from $7,780 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
−69.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.456
+58%since 2012
from 0.288 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing80.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction80.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

10.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
89.2% rent
19.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2011
from 46.2% in 2011
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(162)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−25.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.7%
−70.3 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 68.9%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 3.2%
50.5%
+50.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 15.0%
15.8%
+15.8 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
85.6%
+85.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
10.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.1%
50.5%
−49.5 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

64.2%
+64.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
35.8%
−64.2 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 6.2%
25.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2012
from 17.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.0%
−38.4 ptssince 2013
from 51.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+23.5 ptssince 2017
from 76.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Creek, Alaska?

Dry Creek, Alaska has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dry Creek, Alaska?

The typical household in Dry Creek, Alaska earns about $50,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Dry Creek, Alaska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Dry Creek, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Dry Creek, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dry Creek, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dry Creek, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 60 percent over that period.

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

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