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Healy

Alaska · 1,021 residents · 686.964 sq mi
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Healy is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,523. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $220,100. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,021
+2%since 2000
from 1,000 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.1
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4296248201K1K1990201020202024Healy
2024670
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,523
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,521
+40%since 2000
from $28,225 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
61.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.349
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$220,100
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $127,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,075
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $587 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.6% in 2000
22.4% rent
Vacancy rate
55.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+11%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(895)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian1.7%(17)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(104)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(918)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(21)
Asian1.6%(16)
Other11%(112)
Diversity Score31.7%(324)
Diversity Score
32
+206%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−23.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Healy, Alaska?

Healy, Alaska has about 1,021 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Healy, Alaska?

The typical household in Healy, Alaska earns about $93,523 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Healy, Alaska expensive?

In Healy, Alaska, the median home is worth about $220,100, and the typical rent is about $1,075 a month.

How educated are people in Healy, Alaska?

About 28.3% of adults age 25 and over in Healy, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Healy, Alaska?

About 5.9% of people in Healy, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Healy, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Healy, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 527 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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