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Holy Cross

Alaska · 178 residents · 28.833 sq mi
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Holy Cross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,833. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $98,800. At a median age of 31.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 139%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

178
−22%since 2000
from 227 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
31.0
+16%since 2000
from 26.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1651992332673011990201020202024Holy Cross
2024205
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,833
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$12,358
+45%since 2000
from $8,542 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
46.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.512
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance13.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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

$98,800
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
9.4%
−73.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
25.0% rent
14.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
11.9%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
3.8
+156%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.5%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.2%(175)
Diversity Score10.5%(19)
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.4 min
−39%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
34.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
40.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
47.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

49.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
15.1%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

54.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
45.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.9%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Holy Cross, Alaska?

Holy Cross, Alaska has about 178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Holy Cross, Alaska?

The typical household in Holy Cross, Alaska earns about $25,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Holy Cross, Alaska expensive?

In Holy Cross, Alaska, the median home is worth about $98,800.

How educated are people in Holy Cross, Alaska?

About 2.5% of adults age 25 and over in Holy Cross, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Holy Cross, Alaska?

About 46.9% of people in Holy Cross, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Holy Cross, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Holy Cross, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 100 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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