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Funny River

Alaska · 1,103 residents · 26.714 sq mi
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Funny River has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,773. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2000. Median home value is $170,400. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,103
+73%since 2000
from 636 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
+73%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.6
+23%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4606979351K1K2000201020202024Funny River
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,773
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,047 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,231
+11%since 2000
from $22,648 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+34.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information27.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $119,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
4.5% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.7%(596)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian1.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(912)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(37)
Asian1.4%(15)
Other3.1%(34)
Diversity Score21.3%(234)
Diversity Score
21
+422%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
−3%since 2000
from 29.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 33.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Funny River, Alaska?

Funny River, Alaska has about 1,103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Funny River, Alaska?

The typical household in Funny River, Alaska earns about $52,773 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Funny River, Alaska expensive?

In Funny River, Alaska, the median home is worth about $170,400.

How educated are people in Funny River, Alaska?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Funny River, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Funny River, Alaska?

About 38.3% of people in Funny River, 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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