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Gakona

Alaska · 181 residents · 60.631 sq mi
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Gakona is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $96,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 34 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $350,000. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
−16%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−8%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0641271912541990201020202024Gakona
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,250
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,453
+156%since 2000
from $18,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+32%since 2010
from 0.355 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$350,000
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$795
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
48.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+39%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.9%(161)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian4.4%(8)
Other38.1%(69)
Diversity Score65.3%(118)
Diversity Score
65
+1355%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+117%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.6%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
26.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
11.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.6%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.1%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+32.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gakona, Alaska?

Gakona, Alaska has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gakona, Alaska?

The typical household in Gakona, Alaska earns about $96,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gakona, Alaska expensive?

In Gakona, Alaska, the median home is worth about $350,000, and the typical rent is about $795 a month.

How educated are people in Gakona, Alaska?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Gakona, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gakona, Alaska?

About 12.7% of people in Gakona, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gakona, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gakona, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 161 residents, a change of about 805 percent over that period.

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