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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Eek

Alaska · 280 residents · 0.648 sq mi
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Eek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than tripled since 1990, reaching $86,800. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 66% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 339%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

280
+6%since 1990
from 264 in 1990
1990 – 2025
432 / sq mi
+6%since 1990
from 407 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.0
−5%since 1990
from 25.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1292643995346691990201020202024Eek
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,000 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,957
+35%since 1990
from $6,617 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.8%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 28.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,800
+339%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$425
+64%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
86.8%
+35.5 ptssince 1990
from 51.4% in 1990
13.2% rent
5.0
+594%since 1990
from 0.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score9.1%(24)
2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.7%(69)
25
+171%since 1990
from 9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.2%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+72%since 1990
from 4.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eek, Alaska?

Eek, Alaska has about 280 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Eek, Alaska?

The typical household in Eek, Alaska earns about $17,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eek, Alaska expensive?

In Eek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $86,800, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Eek, Alaska?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Eek, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Eek, Alaska?

About 28.8% of people in Eek, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eek, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Eek, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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