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Goodnews Bay

Alaska · 243 residents · 3.334 sq mi
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Goodnews Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $201,500. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 1401%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
243
+6%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.8
−13%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
431332223124021990201020202024Goodnews Bay
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,313
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,908
+45%since 2000
from $6,851 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
38.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services9.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$201,500
+1401%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
39.5% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.6
+919%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other93.3%(227)
Diversity Score12%(29)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.5 min
−11%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
9.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
25.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
48.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% 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
87.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
59.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
55.4%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.2%
−45.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodnews Bay, Alaska?

Goodnews Bay, Alaska has about 243 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Goodnews Bay, Alaska?

The typical household in Goodnews Bay, Alaska earns about $30,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Goodnews Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Goodnews Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $201,500.

How educated are people in Goodnews Bay, Alaska?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Goodnews Bay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Goodnews Bay, Alaska?

About 38.6% of people in Goodnews Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Goodnews Bay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Goodnews Bay, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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