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False Pass

Alaska · 398 residents (2025 est.) · 25.07 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 87 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
46% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
151
+136%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
+136%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.8
+4%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:398 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
01092183264352000201020202024False Pass
2024151
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,742
+48%since 2000
from $21,465 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.404
−11%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing45%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction45%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
46.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
53.8% rent
Vacancy rate
38.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.6%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.1%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55%(83)
Asian0%(0)
Other39.1%(59)
Diversity Score67.7%(102)
Diversity Score
68
+416%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.2 min
−61%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
43.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
32.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% 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
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.0%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.0%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+33.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.9%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2012
from 5.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2013
from 33.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
46.2%
−14.4 ptssince 2017
from 60.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2016
from 90.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.9%
+31.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in False Pass, Alaska?

False Pass, Alaska has about 151 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in False Pass, Alaska?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in False Pass, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in False Pass, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in False Pass, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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