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King Salmon

Alaska · 307 residents · 168.204 sq mi
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King Salmon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $90,938. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 135 residents. Median home value is $231,300. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
307
−31%since 2000
from 442 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1853214575937291990201020202024King Salmon
2024323
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,938
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,767
+82%since 2000
from $26,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$231,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $156,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
49.6%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.2% in 2000
50.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−12%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(292)
Black1.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.5%(29)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58%(178)
Black1.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(67)
Diversity Score60.9%(187)
Diversity Score
61
+832%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.9%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+40%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.8%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 72.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
38.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.1%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in King Salmon, Alaska?

King Salmon, Alaska has about 307 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in King Salmon, Alaska earns about $90,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is King Salmon, Alaska expensive?

In King Salmon, Alaska, the median home is worth about $231,300, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in King Salmon, Alaska?

About 36.9% of adults age 25 and over in King Salmon, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in King Salmon, Alaska?

About 2.9% of people in King Salmon, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has King Salmon, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, King Salmon, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 377 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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