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Happy Valley

Alaska · 713 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 $47,500. Population has grown 46% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,200. With a median age of 54.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
713
+46%since 2000
from 489 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
8 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.9
+31%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2173695226748261990201020202024Happy Valley
2024775
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,037
+40%since 2000
from $19,377 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$216,200
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,148
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $700 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.7% in 2000
8.2% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+58%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(572)
Black1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(26)
Asian1.4%(10)
Other9.9%(71)
Diversity Score36.4%(260)
Diversity Score
36
+315%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+20%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
58.1%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.1%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.6%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Happy Valley, Alaska?

Happy Valley, Alaska has about 713 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Happy Valley, Alaska earns about $47,500 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 $216,200, and the typical rent is about $1,148 a month.

How educated are people in Happy Valley, Alaska?

About 15.1% 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 9.1% 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 445 residents, a change of about 166 percent over that period.

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