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Fishhook

Alaska · 4,679 residents · 65.086 sq mi
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Fishhook is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,000. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,649 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $248,100. Households here earn about 35% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,679
+130%since 2000
from 2,030 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
72 / sq mi
+130%since 2000
from 31 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.3
+3%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2K3K4K6K7K2000201020202024Fishhook
20246K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,179 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,171
+56%since 2000
from $20,042 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
63.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$248,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$982
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(1,840)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(34)
Asian0.8%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(154)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86%(4,022)
Black0.6%(28)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(130)
Asian1.2%(55)
Other7.5%(352)
Diversity Score28%(1,311)
Diversity Score
28
+269%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 26.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.8 min
+4%since 2000
from 32.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
4.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.6%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.9%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fishhook, Alaska?

Fishhook, Alaska has about 4,679 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fishhook, Alaska?

The typical household in Fishhook, Alaska earns about $90,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fishhook, Alaska expensive?

In Fishhook, Alaska, the median home is worth about $248,100, and the typical rent is about $982 a month.

How educated are people in Fishhook, Alaska?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Fishhook, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fishhook, Alaska?

About 8.8% of people in Fishhook, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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