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Happy Valley

Alaska · 593 residents · 88.201 sq mi
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Happy Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,906. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $179,500. With a median age of 51.3, 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 51.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
593
+21%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
51.3
+22%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2173695226748261990201020202024Happy Valley
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,906
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,139 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,888
+65%since 2000
from $19,377 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$179,500
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
41.9%
−44.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
13.3% rent
Vacancy rate
59.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+15%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(512)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(12)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other5.4%(32)
Diversity Score19.6%(116)
Diversity Score
20
+123%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+45%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.2%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.5%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
29.6%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, Alaska?

Happy Valley, Alaska has about 593 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Happy Valley, Alaska earns about $53,906 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 $179,500.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, Alaska?

About 13.2% 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 13.5% of people in Happy Valley, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Happy Valley, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Happy Valley, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 325 residents, a change of about 121 percent over that period.

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

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