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Gulkana

Alaska · 47 residents · 34.884 sq mi
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Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. With a median age of 60.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 60.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−47%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.2
+80%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
040811211621990201020202024Gulkana
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$52,406
+287%since 2000
from $13,548 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+39%since 2010
from 0.293 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,016
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.2%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
83.8% rent
Vacancy rate
39.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic26.1%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10%(9)
2024
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other61.7%(29)
Diversity Score59.1%(28)
Diversity Score
59
+492%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
20.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
83.3%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+16.7 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%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% 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
35.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
79.2%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.1%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
31.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.9%
−36.8 ptssince 2013
from 51.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.4%
+31.4 ptssince 2017
from 20.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+30.6 ptssince 2016
from 69.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulkana, Alaska?

Gulkana, Alaska has about 47 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Gulkana, Alaska expensive?

In Gulkana, Alaska, the typical rent is about $1,016 a month.

How educated are people in Gulkana, Alaska?

About 23.3% of adults age 25 and over in Gulkana, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gulkana, Alaska?

About 14.9% of people in Gulkana, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gulkana, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gulkana, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 66 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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