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Healy Lake

Alaska · 24 residents · 66.76 sq mi
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Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 70.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24
−35%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.6
+116%since 2000
from 25.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0132640531990201020202024Healy Lake
202424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$16,417
−9%since 2000
from $18,127 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
70.8%
+61.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
+187%since 2019
from 0.187 in 2019
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade22.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
60.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.8% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.1%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% 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-Hispanic27%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(24)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% 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
20.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−52.6 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−62.5 ptssince 2016
from 66.7% in 2016
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
10.0%
−90.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% 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 Healy Lake, Alaska?

Healy Lake, Alaska has about 24 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Healy Lake, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Healy Lake, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Healy Lake, Alaska?

About 70.8% of people in Healy Lake, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Healy Lake, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Healy Lake, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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