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Golovin

Alaska · 167 residents (2025 est.) · 4.135 sq mi
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Golovin has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,667. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $89,000. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
181
+26%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
44 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 35 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.9
+25%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:167 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
941241551852151990201020202024Golovin
2024181
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,667
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,798
+94%since 2000
from $13,281 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+33%since 2010
from 0.353 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information1.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$89,000
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
24.2% rent
Vacancy rate
23.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−35%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.6%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.9%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian6.1%(11)
Other88.4%(160)
Diversity Score26.7%(48)
Diversity Score
27
−45%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.4 min
−39%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
16.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.6%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
30.9%
−44.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% 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
72.6%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 95.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
58.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
42.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
2.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 64.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.7%
+30.4 ptssince 2017
from 58.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 78.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Golovin, Alaska?

Golovin, Alaska has about 181 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Golovin, Alaska?

The typical household in Golovin, Alaska earns about $66,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Golovin, Alaska expensive?

In Golovin, Alaska, the median home is worth about $89,000.

How educated are people in Golovin, Alaska?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Golovin, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Golovin, Alaska?

About 7.2% of people in Golovin, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Golovin, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Golovin, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 47 percent over that period.

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