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Goldstream

Alaska · 3,557 residents · 86 sq mi
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Goldstream is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,893. Population has declined 6% since 2011. 55% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $221,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.2
US median: 37.2
More educated
55% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,557
−6%vs 2011
vs 3,781 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
41 / sq mi
−6%vs 2011
vs 44 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
37.2
−3%vs 2011
vs 38.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20243K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,893
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,120 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,982
−8%vs 2011
vs $45,600 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.7%
−10.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.448
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.447 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$221,700
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $220,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$499
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $618 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−36.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.4% in 2011
30.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.0%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
26.0%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+8%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(3,337)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(17)
Asian5.3%(202)
Other6%(225)
Diversity Score26.8%(1,015)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(3,106)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(90)
Asian0.7%(26)
Other8.9%(316)
Diversity Score28.6%(1,016)
Diversity Score
29
+6%vs 2011
vs 27 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
26.1%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 23.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 75.6% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.5%
−2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.9%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
56.3%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 54.6% in 2011
Female
45.0%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.4% in 2011
Foreign born
5.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goldstream, Alaska?

Goldstream, Alaska has about 3,557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goldstream, Alaska?

The typical household in Goldstream, Alaska earns about $70,893 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goldstream, Alaska expensive?

In Goldstream, Alaska, the median home is worth about $221,700, and the typical rent is about $499 a month.

How educated are people in Goldstream, Alaska?

About 54.7% of adults age 25 and over in Goldstream, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goldstream, Alaska?

About 7.5% of people in Goldstream, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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