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Elfin Cove

Alaska · 28 residents · 168.353 sq mi
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Population has declined 12% since 2000. 82% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 73.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 73.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
82% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−13%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
73.1
+54%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0173451681990201020202024Elfin Cove
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$79,379
+426%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.5%
+61.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.258
−46%since 2010
from 0.478 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
100.0%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
78.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
82.1%
+38.7 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% 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
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
60.7%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−58.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
53.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2012
from 32.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
38.5%
−44.8 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elfin Cove, Alaska?

Elfin Cove, Alaska has about 28 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Elfin Cove, Alaska?

About 82.1% of adults age 25 and over in Elfin Cove, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Elfin Cove, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Elfin Cove, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Elfin Cove, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Elfin Cove, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 34 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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