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McGrath

Alaska · 301 residents · 42.333 sq mi
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McGrath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,700. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
301
−25%since 2000
from 401 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
+21%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622613604585571990201020202024McGrath
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,583
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,056 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,660
+14%since 2000
from $21,553 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services8.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,700
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,083
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.6%
+24.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.7% in 2000
14.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(104)
Black1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other65.4%(197)
Diversity Score60.8%(183)
Diversity Score
61
+527%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.2 min
−26%since 2000
from 8.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.2%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
33.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2011
from 81.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.9%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
58.4%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McGrath, Alaska?

McGrath, Alaska has about 301 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McGrath, Alaska?

The typical household in McGrath, Alaska earns about $49,583 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 $66,700, and the typical rent is about $1,083 a month.

How educated are people in McGrath, Alaska?

About 16.6% 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 15.7% 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 223 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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

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