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Halibut Cove

Alaska · 167 residents · 8.32 sq mi
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Halibut Cove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,981. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 132 residents. Median home value is $234,100. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
167
+377%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
20 / sq mi
+377%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
−15%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0591181772351990201020202024Halibut Cove
2024167
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,981
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,010 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,607
−54%since 2000
from $89,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
69.1%
+14.5 ptssince 2012
from 54.5% in 2012
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
+154%since 2012
from 0.146 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$234,100
−62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $335,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.4% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
69.4%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
33
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(112)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.9%(55)
Diversity Score55.2%(92)
Diversity Score
55
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
78.5%
+78.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.9%
−86.1 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
61.8%
+7.3 ptssince 2012
from 54.5% in 2012
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.0%
+49.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+34.9 ptssince 2011
from 25.0% in 2011
Female
40.1%
−34.9 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.8%
−17.4 ptssince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.8%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Halibut Cove, Alaska?

Halibut Cove, Alaska has about 167 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Halibut Cove, Alaska?

The typical household in Halibut Cove, Alaska earns about $87,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Halibut Cove, Alaska expensive?

In Halibut Cove, Alaska, the median home is worth about $234,100.

How educated are people in Halibut Cove, Alaska?

About 40.8% of adults age 25 and over in Halibut Cove, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Halibut Cove, Alaska?

About 6.0% of people in Halibut Cove, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Halibut Cove, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Halibut Cove, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 81 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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