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Harding-Birch Lakes

Alaska · 253 residents · 214.152 sq mi
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Harding-Birch Lakes has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,553. Population has grown 17% since 2000. Median home value is $167,100. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 25.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
253
+17%since 2000
from 216 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+17%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
52.8
+21%since 2000
from 43.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
971692413133852000201020202024Harding-Birch Lakes
2024277
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,553
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,139
+23%since 2000
from $24,443 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $117,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(221)
Black0.8%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(9)
Asian0.8%(2)
Other6.1%(16)
Diversity Score26.3%(67)
Diversity Score
26
+2035%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
45.2 min
−19%since 2000
from 56.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.3%
+50.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.2%
−36.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.4%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−71.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska has about 253 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harding-Birch Lakes, Alaska earns about $63,553 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 $167,100.

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

About 31.4% 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 25.9% 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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