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Kivalina

Alaska · 374 residents · 1.631 sq mi
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Kivalina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,375. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,100. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

374
−1%since 2000
from 377 in 2000
1990 – 2025
229 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 231 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
21.3
+2%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2444246057859651990201020202024Kivalina
2024809
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$59,375
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,425
+61%since 2000
from $8,360 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
22.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 26.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$111,100
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$917
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $853
12.9%
−66.5 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
24.7% rent
14.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.2%(367)
Diversity Score5.2%(20)
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

3.8 min
−48%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
2.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
77.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
94.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 94.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

52.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
37.4%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

57.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
42.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.3%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kivalina, Alaska?

Kivalina, Alaska has about 374 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kivalina, Alaska?

The typical household in Kivalina, Alaska earns about $59,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kivalina, Alaska expensive?

In Kivalina, Alaska, the median home is worth about $111,100, and the typical rent is about $917 a month.

How educated are people in Kivalina, Alaska?

About 3.9% of adults age 25 and over in Kivalina, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kivalina, Alaska?

About 22.0% of people in Kivalina, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kivalina, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Kivalina, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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