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Emmonak

Alaska · 762 residents · 4.966 sq mi
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Emmonak has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,700. At a median age of 24.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
762
−1%since 2000
from 767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.4
+6%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5427479521K1K1990201020202024Emmonak
2024966
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,313
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,529
+49%since 2000
from $9,069 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,700
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.7%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
14.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(42)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.4%(333)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.4%(727)
Diversity Score8%(61)
Diversity Score
8
−81%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.2 min
−35%since 2000
from 8.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
46.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
81.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
55.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.4%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmonak, Alaska?

Emmonak, Alaska has about 762 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmonak, Alaska?

The typical household in Emmonak, Alaska earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emmonak, Alaska expensive?

In Emmonak, Alaska, the median home is worth about $90,700, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Emmonak, Alaska?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Emmonak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emmonak, Alaska?

About 17.8% of people in Emmonak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emmonak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Emmonak, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 152 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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