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Dry Creek

Alaska · 61 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 $30,125. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 67 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $125,000. With a median age of 51.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

61
−52%since 2000
from 128 in 2000
1990 – 2024
0 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
51.9
+96%since 2000
from 26.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
0641281912551990201020202024Dry Creek
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,125
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$23,545
+203%since 2000
from $7,780 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
−69.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing61.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction61.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$125,000
−76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
48.4%
+43.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
51.6% rent
4.1
−85%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(3)
Asian1.6%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16%(10)
16
−2%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−19.4 ptssince 2000
from 25.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 97.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

3.4 min
−85%since 2000
from 22.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
36.1%
−63.9 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 75.1%
23.9%
−76.1 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.4%
70.1%
+70.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
43.2%
−56.8 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.9%
+48.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
51.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.5%
36.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2013
from 51.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dry Creek, Alaska?

Dry Creek, Alaska has about 61 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dry Creek, Alaska earns about $30,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dry Creek, Alaska expensive?

In Dry Creek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $125,000.

How educated are people in Dry Creek, Alaska?

About 6.3% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 40 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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

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