CITY · 2020 ACS
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.
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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
Population, 1990 – 2024
2024181
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.7%
Professional, scientific, technical15.8%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
Other services10.5%
Public administration10.5%
Wholesale trade7.9%
Education & health services7.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Information0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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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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