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Gakona

Alaska · 218 residents · 60.631 sq mi
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Gakona is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $104,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $182,600. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. Households here earn about 57% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

218
+1%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
4 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.7
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
0641271912541990201020202024Gakona
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,375
+144%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$32,829
+81%since 2000
from $18,143 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
58.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food6.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$182,600
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
$725
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
30.2%
−50.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
24.4% rent
39.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
15.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
−33%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.4%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.4%(31)
Diversity Score34.6%(75)
35
+671%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
20.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+125%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
57.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
25.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
17.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
16.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

43.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
69.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
48.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gakona, Alaska?

Gakona, Alaska has about 218 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gakona, Alaska?

The typical household in Gakona, Alaska earns about $104,375 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 $182,600, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Gakona, Alaska?

About 57.2% 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 5.7% 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 198 residents, a change of about 990 percent over that period.

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

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