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Emmonak

Alaska · 825 residents · 4.966 sq mi
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Emmonak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,533. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% 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 $111,400. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
825
+8%since 2000
from 767 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 154 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
25.6
+11%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5427479521K1K1990201020202024Emmonak
2024966
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,533
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,008
+54%since 2000
from $9,069 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,400
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$855
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $590 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
33.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(23)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other98.9%(816)
Diversity Score8.1%(67)
Diversity Score
8
−81%since 2000
from 43 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
+37%since 2000
from 8.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
4.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
81.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.6%
−41.0 ptssince 2013
from 65.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emmonak, Alaska?

Emmonak, Alaska has about 825 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Emmonak, Alaska?

The typical household in Emmonak, Alaska earns about $43,533 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 $111,400, and the typical rent is about $855 a month.

How educated are people in Emmonak, Alaska?

About 3.3% 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 215 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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

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