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King Cove

Alaska · 781 residents (2025 est.) · 24.664 sq mi
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King Cove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,645. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 71% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $99,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,352
+71%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
55 / sq mi
+71%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+16%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:781 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3686369051K1K1990201020202024King Cove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,645
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,893 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,337
+172%since 2000
from $17,791 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
−15%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade44.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$99,800
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$923
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
43.7% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.2%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−36%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
16
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.3%(113)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(59)
Asian26.6%(211)
Other0%
Diversity Score76%(602)
2024
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(153)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(59)
Asian25.8%(349)
Other58.2%(787)
Diversity Score72.5%(980)
Diversity Score
72
−5%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.9%
+19.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.3 min
−27%since 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
26.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
51.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.9%
−15.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 89.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.7%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
39.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
24.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−57.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.9%
−22.7 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
48.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
68.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2016
from 53.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 6.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King Cove, Alaska?

King Cove, Alaska has about 1,352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in King Cove, Alaska?

The typical household in King Cove, Alaska earns about $61,645 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King Cove, Alaska expensive?

In King Cove, Alaska, the median home is worth about $99,800, and the typical rent is about $923 a month.

How educated are people in King Cove, Alaska?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in King Cove, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King Cove, Alaska?

About 10.6% of people in King Cove, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has King Cove, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, King Cove, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 895 residents, a change of about 196 percent over that period.

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

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