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Gakona

Alaska · 169 residents · 60.631 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

169
−21%since 2000
from 215 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
44.5
+10%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
0641271912541990201020202024Gakona
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,100
+60%since 2000
from $18,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
12.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services7.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

69.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
31.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(96)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.3%(27)
Diversity Score53.4%(90)
53
+1089%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.2%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+172%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
43.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
8.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
38.1%
−31.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
39.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
39.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
22.8%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gakona, Alaska?

Gakona, Alaska has about 169 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Gakona, Alaska?

About 34.8% 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 12.1% 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 149 residents, a change of about 745 percent over that period.

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

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