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Gustavus

Alaska · 655 residents · 36.358 sq mi
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Gustavus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,792. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $247,400. With a median age of 51.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
655
+53%since 2000
from 429 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.0
+27%since 2000
from 40.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2033414806187561990201020202024Gustavus
2024594
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,792
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,766 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,070
+76%since 2000
from $21,089 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$247,400
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,111
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $556 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.8
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(555)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.7%(64)
Diversity Score29%(190)
Diversity Score
29
+551%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
−12.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+104%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
51.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 76.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.8%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.4%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
58.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gustavus, Alaska?

Gustavus, Alaska has about 655 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gustavus, Alaska?

The typical household in Gustavus, Alaska earns about $64,792 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 $247,400, and the typical rent is about $1,111 a month.

How educated are people in Gustavus, Alaska?

About 28.3% 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 6.9% 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 406 residents, a change of about 163 percent over that period.

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

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