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Goodnews Bay

Alaska · 258 residents · 3.334 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $63,300. At a median age of 30.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 297%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
+12%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 69 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.4
−1%since 2000
from 30.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
431332223124021990201020202024Goodnews Bay
2024115
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,165
+121%since 2000
from $6,851 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
34.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,300
+297%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+39.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.6% in 2000
23.8% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.9%(240)
Diversity Score13.1%(34)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 55.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.8 min
−21%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
20.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
60.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+21.6 ptssince 2011
from 43.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.4%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.7%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Goodnews Bay, Alaska?

Goodnews Bay, Alaska has about 258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Goodnews Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Goodnews Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $63,300, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Goodnews Bay, Alaska?

About 10.1% 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 34.6% 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 26 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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