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Kaltag

Alaska · 158 residents · 21.639 sq mi
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Kaltag has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,750. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 63% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

158
−31%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
38.3
+51%since 2000
from 25.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
511031552062581990201020202024Kaltag
202468
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$32,901
+251%since 2000
from $9,361 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
11.5%
−22.4 ptssince 2000
from 33.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$708
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
71.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
29.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.6%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.3%(132)
Diversity Score17.8%(28)
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
14.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
83.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
73.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
39.0%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

59.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
40.7%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
29.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2013
from 33.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kaltag, Alaska?

Kaltag, Alaska has about 158 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kaltag, Alaska?

The typical household in Kaltag, Alaska earns about $28,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kaltag, Alaska expensive?

In Kaltag, Alaska, the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Kaltag, Alaska?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kaltag, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kaltag, Alaska?

About 11.5% of people in Kaltag, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kaltag, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kaltag, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 83 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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