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Gustavus

Alaska · 442 residents · 36.358 sq mi
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Gustavus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $216,700. With a median age of 49.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
442
+3%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.1
+22%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2033414806187561990201020202024Gustavus
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,750
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,766 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,128
+62%since 2000
from $21,089 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,057
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
15.6% rent
Vacancy rate
46.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+5%since 2000
from 4.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(380)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.5%(19)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(398)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(7)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other8.3%(36)
Diversity Score24.8%(110)
Diversity Score
25
+457%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
46.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
43.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 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
8.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
14.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.4%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gustavus, Alaska?

Gustavus, Alaska has about 442 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gustavus, Alaska?

The typical household in Gustavus, Alaska earns about $50,750 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 $216,700, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Gustavus, Alaska?

About 46.2% 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 5.7% 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 193 residents, a change of about 78 percent over that period.

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