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King Cove

Alaska · 757 residents · 24.664 sq mi
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King Cove has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $108,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
757
−4%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 32 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.3
+21%since 2000
from 34.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3686369051K1K1990201020202024King Cove
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,690
+95%since 2000
from $17,791 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.0%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade53.2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $115,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $725 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.6% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−40%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(208)
Black1.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(43)
Asian14.4%(109)
Other60%(454)
Diversity Score76.5%(579)
Diversity Score
77
+1%since 2000
from 76 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.4 min
−25%since 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
22.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
30.7%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 89.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
42.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
26.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
36.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2013
from 58.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King Cove, Alaska?

King Cove, Alaska has about 757 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King Cove, Alaska earns about $71,875 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 $108,300, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in King Cove, Alaska?

About 11.6% 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 13.1% 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 300 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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