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Kaktovik

Alaska · 283 residents · 0.774 sq mi
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Kaktovik is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,625. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $81,000. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
283
−3%since 2000
from 293 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
366 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
−5%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
971782593394201990201020202024Kaktovik
2024124
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,625
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,366
+33%since 2000
from $22,031 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.5%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,000
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $121,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
52.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 53.9% in 2000
47.7% rent
Afford Score
1.1
−51%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.9%(269)
Diversity Score10.2%(29)
Diversity Score
10
+84%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.5 min
−25%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
6.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
73.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+15.8 ptssince 2011
from 45.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Female
41.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.9%
−32.8 ptssince 2013
from 62.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaktovik, Alaska?

Kaktovik, Alaska has about 283 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaktovik, Alaska?

The typical household in Kaktovik, Alaska earns about $75,625 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 $81,000, and the typical rent is about $950 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 16.1% 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 48 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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