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Gulkana

Alaska · 119 residents · 34.884 sq mi
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Gulkana is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has grown 35% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $265,600. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 110%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
+35%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.3
−21%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
040811211621990201020202024Gulkana
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,809
+17%since 2000
from $13,548 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.293
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$265,600
+110%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2016
Owner-occupied
16.7%
−37.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
44.4% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.8
+3%since 2000
from 3.7 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.5%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other67.8%(81)
Diversity Score54.2%(65)
Diversity Score
54
+443%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% 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
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
30.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% 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
15.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
56.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−52.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulkana, Alaska?

Gulkana, Alaska has about 119 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gulkana, Alaska?

The typical household in Gulkana, Alaska earns about $69,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gulkana, Alaska expensive?

In Gulkana, Alaska, the median home is worth about $265,600.

How educated are people in Gulkana, Alaska?

About 8.1% 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 0.0% of people in Gulkana, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gulkana, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gulkana, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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