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McGrath

Alaska · 346 residents · 42.333 sq mi
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McGrath is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $96,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
346
−14%since 2000
from 401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.8
+20%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622613604585571990201020202024McGrath
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,750
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,056 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,285
+59%since 2000
from $21,553 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.367
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−34%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.9%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(4)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.7%(39)
2010
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(141)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(9)
Asian0.6%(2)
Other54.4%(188)
Diversity Score65.2%(226)
Diversity Score
65
+572%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.3 min
−24%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
23.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
27.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% 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
42.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.1%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGrath, Alaska?

McGrath, Alaska has about 346 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGrath, Alaska?

The typical household in McGrath, Alaska earns about $70,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McGrath, Alaska expensive?

In McGrath, Alaska, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in McGrath, Alaska?

About 28.9% of adults age 25 and over in McGrath, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McGrath, Alaska?

About 8.8% of people in McGrath, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has McGrath, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, McGrath, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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

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