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Kake

Alaska · 557 residents · 7.673 sq mi
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Kake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,625. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. Median home value is $101,900. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
557
−22%since 2000
from 710 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
73 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 93 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
+29%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3834725626517401990201020202024Kake
2024624
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,625
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,643 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,844
+31%since 2000
from $17,411 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,900
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$327
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.3%
−43.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+14%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(170)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(11)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score19%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(94)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other67.6%(377)
Diversity Score43.7%(244)
Diversity Score
44
+131%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.5 min
−54%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
20.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
64.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kake, Alaska?

Kake, Alaska has about 557 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kake, Alaska?

The typical household in Kake, Alaska earns about $39,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kake, Alaska expensive?

In Kake, Alaska, the median home is worth about $101,900, and the typical rent is about $327 a month.

How educated are people in Kake, Alaska?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kake, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kake, Alaska?

About 17.6% of people in Kake, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kake, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kake, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 130 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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