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Ester

Alaska · 2,416 residents · 64.236 sq mi
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Ester has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,683. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 49% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $252,900.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,416
+44%since 2000
from 1,680 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
38 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 26 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+8%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
08232K2K3K1990201020202024Ester
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,683
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,461 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,454
+32%since 2000
from $29,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$252,900
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $113,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$662
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $514 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
42.3% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+69%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,454)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(42)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.8%(182)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(1,894)
Black1%(24)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(81)
Asian1.2%(29)
Other13.6%(328)
Diversity Score41.6%(1,005)
Diversity Score
42
+285%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 51.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 96.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
25.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+82%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.3%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.5%
−70.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ester, Alaska?

Ester, Alaska has about 2,416 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ester, Alaska?

The typical household in Ester, Alaska earns about $66,683 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ester, Alaska expensive?

In Ester, Alaska, the median home is worth about $252,900, and the typical rent is about $662 a month.

How educated are people in Ester, Alaska?

About 49.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ester, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ester, Alaska?

About 8.0% of people in Ester, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ester, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Ester, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,260 residents, a change of about 1449 percent over that period.

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