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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ekwok

Alaska · 130 residents · 16.745 sq mi
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Ekwok has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 78% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $115,600. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 157%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

130
+78%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+78%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.5
−2%since 1990
from 32.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2260981361741990201020202024Ekwok
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $10,833 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$11,079
+80%since 1990
from $6,145 in 1990
US average: $21,522
32.1%
−20.0 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$115,600
+157%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$475
−50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $725 in 1990
US average: $602
83.3%
−13.8 ptssince 1990
from 97.1% in 1990
16.7% rent
7.1
+125%since 1990
from 3.2 in 1990
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic11%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score24.4%(18)
2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 1990
from 24 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.9%
+3.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.7%
+33.6 ptssince 1990
from 31.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
+69%since 1990
from 6.1 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 Ekwok, Alaska?

Ekwok, Alaska has about 130 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ekwok, Alaska?

The typical household in Ekwok, Alaska earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ekwok, Alaska expensive?

In Ekwok, Alaska, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $475 a month.

How educated are people in Ekwok, Alaska?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ekwok, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ekwok, Alaska?

About 32.1% of people in Ekwok, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ekwok, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ekwok, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 57 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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

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