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Glacier View

Alaska · 234 residents · 232 sq mi
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Glacier View is home to 234 people in Alaska. At a median age of 49.2, this is an older place than the country as a whole. Owners hold 84% of the housing stock. The average commute runs 40 minutes. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. 0% of locals were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 47%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
−6%since 2000
from 249 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
49.2
+15%since 2000
from 42.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
232 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
1912412923423922000201020202024Glacier View
2024308
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 56%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.7%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 145.1%(12)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 194.7%(11)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.8%(9)
US avg: 7%
25 to 345.6%(13)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4412%(28)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.9%(42)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6422.2%(52)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 749.4%(22)
US avg: 7%
75 to 844.7%(11)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.9%(2)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,724
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,429 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,168
+90%since 2000
from $14,855 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.307
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
52.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Persons per household
2.63 people
US average: 2.60
Owner cost-burdened
7.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−2%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(221)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German28.2%(91)
Irish24.1%(78)
English19.5%(63)
Serbian6.5%(21)
Italian6.2%(20)
Norwegian4.6%(15)
Hungarian4%(13)
Scottish3.7%(12)
French2.2%(7)
Russian1.5%(5)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.9%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.3 min
+33%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.7%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
33.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
67.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.9%(38)
Married54.3%(69)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced15.7%(20)
Women 15+
Never married36.7%(51)
Married57.6%(80)
Widowed5.8%(8)
Divorced0%(0)
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Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
12.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2013
from 18.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
70.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2020
from 43.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
19.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
16.2%
−24.1 ptssince 2020
from 40.3% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
14.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
12.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2020
from 6.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
77.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2020
from 58.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
28.6%
−18.0 ptssince 2020
from 46.6% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)41.4%(24)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era58.6%(34)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 58 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glacier View, Alaska?

Glacier View, Alaska has about 234 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glacier View, Alaska earns about $67,724 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 $162,500.

How educated are people in Glacier View, Alaska?

About 39.9% 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 10.2% 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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