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Harding-Birch Lakes

Alaska · 277 residents · 214.152 sq mi
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Harding-Birch Lakes is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,125. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
277
+28%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.5
+36%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
971692413133852000201020202024Harding-Birch Lakes
2024277
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,125
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$62,183
+154%since 2000
from $24,443 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+21.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+17%since 2010
from 0.369 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
11.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−54%since 2000
from 56.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.2%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.4%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
43.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.1%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
98.0%
+43.3 ptssince 2017
from 54.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% 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 Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska?

Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska has about 277 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska?

The typical household in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska earns about $100,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska?

About 21.7% of people in Harding-Birch Lakes, 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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