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Elfin Cove

Alaska · 24 residents · 168.353 sq mi
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Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 8 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $425,000. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−25%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
61.0
+28%since 2000
from 47.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
0173451681990201020202024Elfin Cove
202428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$92,488
+513%since 2000
from $15,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$425,000
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Owner-occupied
43.8%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
56.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(23)
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
17.6%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−40.0 ptssince 2011
from 40.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
23.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
58.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Elfin Cove, Alaska?

Elfin Cove, Alaska has about 24 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Elfin Cove, Alaska expensive?

In Elfin Cove, Alaska, the median home is worth about $425,000.

How educated are people in Elfin Cove, Alaska?

About 17.6% 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 38 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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

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