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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Gustavus

Alaska · 429 residents · 36.358 sq mi
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Gustavus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,766. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 1990. 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $142,000. With a median age of 40.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
40% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

429
+72%since 1990
from 249 in 1990
1990 – 2025
12 / sq mi
+72%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.3
+13%since 1990
from 35.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2033414806187561990201020202024Gustavus
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,766
−36%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $41,538 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,089
+25%since 1990
from $16,842 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.6%
+11.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$142,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $78,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$556
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $450 in 1990
US average: $602
76.9%
+7.2 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
23.1% rent
4.1
+116%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score5.9%(15)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Diversity Score4.5%(19)
4
−24%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

40.4%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 39.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.8%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.2%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.8 min
−73%since 1990
from 32.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gustavus, Alaska?

Gustavus, Alaska has about 429 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Gustavus, Alaska?

The typical household in Gustavus, Alaska earns about $34,766 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gustavus, Alaska expensive?

In Gustavus, Alaska, the median home is worth about $142,000, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Gustavus, Alaska?

About 40.4% of adults age 25 and over in Gustavus, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gustavus, Alaska?

About 14.6% of people in Gustavus, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gustavus, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Gustavus, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 72 percent over that period.

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

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