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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gambell

Alaska · 649 residents · 10.505 sq mi
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Gambell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,458. Population has grown 18% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $47,100. At a median age of 25.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 25.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

649
+18%since 1990
from 548 in 1990
1990 – 2025
62 / sq mi
+18%since 1990
from 52 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
25.5
+6%since 1990
from 24.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3854875886897911990201020202024Gambell
2024569
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,458
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,938 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,764
+115%since 1990
from $4,080 in 1990
US average: $21,522
28.5%
−17.9 ptssince 1990
from 46.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$47,100
−32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $52,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$494
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $382 in 1990
US average: $602
64.2%
−19.3 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
35.8% rent
1.5
−55%since 1990
from 3.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.7%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.5%(3)
Diversity Score38.6%(250)
39
+1325%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.3%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.9%
+16.1 ptssince 1990
from 44.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 1.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
−57%since 1990
from 17.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gambell, Alaska?

Gambell, Alaska has about 649 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gambell, Alaska?

The typical household in Gambell, Alaska earns about $31,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gambell, Alaska expensive?

In Gambell, Alaska, the median home is worth about $47,100, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Gambell, Alaska?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gambell, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gambell, Alaska?

About 28.5% of people in Gambell, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gambell, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gambell, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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