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Harding-Birch Lakes

Alaska · 299 residents · 214.152 sq mi
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Harding-Birch Lakes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $78,368. Population has grown 38% since 2000. 63% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $161,100. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
63% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
+38%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+38%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.6
+16%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
971692413133852000201020202024Harding-Birch Lakes
2024277
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,368
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,726
+46%since 2000
from $24,443 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$161,100
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.0% rent
Vacancy rate
84.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
−24%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(273)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other23%(69)
Diversity Score43.9%(131)
Diversity Score
44
+3467%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
62.9%
+38.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
25.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
34.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
81.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.4%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska?

Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska has about 299 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska earns about $78,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska expensive?

In Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska, the median home is worth about $161,100.

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

About 62.9% 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 0.0% 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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