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King Cove

Alaska · 938 residents · 24.664 sq mi
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King Cove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,500. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $113,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
938
+18%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
38 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.2
+18%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3686369051K1K1990201020202024King Cove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,038
+24%since 2000
from $17,791 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade83%
US avg: 10.9%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade0.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,800
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$663
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.9%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
47.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
−11%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(95)
Black0.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(105)
Asian35.9%(337)
Other34.6%(325)
Diversity Score85.5%(802)
Diversity Score
85
+13%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.6 min
−37%since 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
7.2%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
84.8%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
36.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
6.5%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
27.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
48.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.3%
−58.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King Cove, Alaska?

King Cove, Alaska has about 938 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King Cove, Alaska earns about $50,500 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 $113,800, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in King Cove, Alaska?

About 13.8% 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 10.0% 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 481 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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

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