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Klawock

Alaska · 720 residents (2025 est.) · 0.681 sq mi
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Klawock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,344. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $263,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 163%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
−12%since 2000
from 854 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,100 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,254 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+37%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:720 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5856647448239031990201020202024Klawock
2024749
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,344
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,540
+164%since 2000
from $14,621 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
+30%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$263,100
+163%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.6
+192%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.7%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.6%(90)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other64.9%(486)
Diversity Score59.4%(445)
Diversity Score
59
+461%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+14%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% 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
11.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Female
43.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−47.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 23.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.2%
−38.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Klawock, Alaska?

Klawock, Alaska has about 749 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Klawock, Alaska?

The typical household in Klawock, Alaska earns about $57,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Klawock, Alaska expensive?

In Klawock, Alaska, the median home is worth about $263,100, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Klawock, Alaska?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Klawock, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Klawock, Alaska?

About 19.1% of people in Klawock, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Klawock, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Klawock, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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