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Kaktovik

Alaska · 239 residents · 0.774 sq mi
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Kaktovik has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $134,400. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

239
−18%since 2000
from 293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
309 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
30.5
−5%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
971782593394201990201020202024Kaktovik
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,458
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$17,799
−19%since 2000
from $22,031 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.388
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$134,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$742
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $853
1.4%
−52.5 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
43.1% rent
12.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
7.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.9
+32%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.7%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(16)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.4%(235)
Diversity Score21%(50)
21
+278%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
58.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

3.6 min
−50%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
12.1%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
31.3%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
52.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
47.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

72.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
21.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
43.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
0.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.5%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaktovik, Alaska?

Kaktovik, Alaska has about 239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaktovik, Alaska?

The typical household in Kaktovik, Alaska earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaktovik, Alaska expensive?

In Kaktovik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $134,400, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Kaktovik, Alaska?

About 0.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kaktovik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaktovik, Alaska?

About 13.3% of people in Kaktovik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaktovik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaktovik, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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