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Glacier View

Alaska · 308 residents · 232.098 sq mi
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Glacier View has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has grown 24% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $188,800. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
308
+24%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
−3%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1912412923423922000201020202024Glacier View
2024308
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,458
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,939
+270%since 2000
from $14,855 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+18.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.677
+121%since 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,800
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
53.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.1
+69%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
6
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(221)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(28)
Asian2.9%(9)
Other2.3%(7)
Diversity Score32%(98)
Diversity Score
32
+1335%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
−6%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
37.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.3%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−55.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
22.7%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.0%
−69.1 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.4%
−15.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glacier View, Alaska?

Glacier View, Alaska has about 308 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Glacier View, Alaska?

The typical household in Glacier View, Alaska earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glacier View, Alaska expensive?

In Glacier View, Alaska, the median home is worth about $188,800.

How educated are people in Glacier View, Alaska?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Glacier View, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glacier View, Alaska?

About 12.3% of people in Glacier View, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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