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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Happy Valley

Alaska · 268 residents · 88.201 sq mi
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Happy Valley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,250. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 221 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $57,500. The poverty rate of 32.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

268
−45%vs 2000
vs 489 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3 / sq mi
−45%vs 2000
vs 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.4
−13%vs 2000
vs 42.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2173695226748261990201020202024Happy Valley
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,250
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,139 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,691
−45%vs 2000
vs $19,377 in 2000
US average: $14,340
32.8%
+15.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $86,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$142
−73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $700 in 2000
US average: $450
82.6%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 86.7% in 2000
17.4% rent
3.5
+23%vs 2000
vs 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(425)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(43)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(235)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(15)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(33)
Diversity Score36.8%(99)
37
+319%vs 2000
vs 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.8%
−2.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
87.9%
+7.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Happy Valley, Alaska?

Happy Valley, Alaska has about 268 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Happy Valley, Alaska?

The typical household in Happy Valley, Alaska earns about $16,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Happy Valley, Alaska expensive?

In Happy Valley, Alaska, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $142 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, Alaska?

About 5.8% of adults age 25 and over in Happy Valley, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Happy Valley, Alaska?

About 32.8% of people in Happy Valley, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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