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Eek

Alaska · 296 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 $17,350. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $165,300. At a median age of 27.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 74% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

296
+6%since 2000
from 280 in 2000
1990 – 2025
457 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 432 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
27.5
+15%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1292643995346691990201020202024Eek
2024174
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,350
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$10,626
+19%since 2000
from $8,957 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
27.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.382
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information25.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance17.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$165,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$660
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
8.8%
−78.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.8% in 2000
28.6% rent
22.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
21.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
9.5
+92%since 2000
from 5.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(69)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.6%(289)
Diversity Score8.1%(24)
8
−67%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.2 min
−42%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
8.6%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
70.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
100.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

51.7%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
34.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

42.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
57.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.2%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eek, Alaska?

Eek, Alaska has about 296 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eek, Alaska?

The typical household in Eek, Alaska earns about $17,350 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 $165,300, and the typical rent is about $660 a month.

How educated are people in Eek, Alaska?

About 7.4% 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 27.9% 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 32 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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