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Egegik

Alaska · 35 residents (2025 est.) · 29.551 sq mi
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Egegik has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,250. Population has fallen 53% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 74% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
54
−53%since 2000
from 116 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−53%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.2
+20%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:35 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1644731011301990201020202024Egegik
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,250
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$78,594
+381%since 2000
from $16,352 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+121%since 2010
from 0.241 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing18%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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
54.5%
−31.8 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
45.5% rent
Vacancy rate
95.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 90.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(8)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.6%(62)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian35.2%(19)
Other27.8%(15)
Diversity Score82.7%(45)
Diversity Score
83
+54%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.7%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.1 min
+453%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
66.0%
+26.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% 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
63.6%
+47.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% 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
92.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2011
from 80.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−54.0 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
88.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.5% in 2009
Female
11.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
Foreign born
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2012
from 29.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
59.3%
−13.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
54.5%
+21.2 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egegik, Alaska?

Egegik, Alaska has about 54 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Egegik, Alaska?

The typical household in Egegik, Alaska earns about $24,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Egegik, Alaska?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Egegik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egegik, Alaska?

About 3.7% of people in Egegik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Egegik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Egegik, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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

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