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Gulkana

Alaska · 110 residents · 34.884 sq mi
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Population has grown 25% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 34.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
56% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
110
+25%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.3
+2%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
040811211621990201020202024Gulkana
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,824
+68%since 2000
from $13,548 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.6%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.2%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance32.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services32.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
56.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
43.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other88%(97)
Diversity Score55.2%(61)
Diversity Score
55
+453%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.2 min
−41%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
19.4%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
46.4%
+28.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.9%
+27.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
43.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2013
from 51.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gulkana, Alaska?

Gulkana, Alaska has about 110 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Gulkana, Alaska?

About 8.2% 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 7.2% 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 3 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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