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Mekoryuk

Alaska · 198 residents (2025 est.) · 7.067 sq mi
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Mekoryuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,542. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $91,700. With a median age of 50.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 69% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
+37%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
41 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.4
+42%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:198 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1522002482953431990201020202024Mekoryuk
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,542
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,401
+71%since 2000
from $11,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
−4%since 2010
from 0.491 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$615
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
+26.1 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
−1%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
4
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.3%(57)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.9%(278)
Diversity Score7.6%(22)
Diversity Score
8
−72%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.9 min
−51%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
6.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.8%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% 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
89.3%
+35.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
65.2%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.7%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
44.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
−51.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 30.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.2%
−39.1 ptssince 2013
from 55.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
71.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
41.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2016
from 26.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

Mekoryuk, Alaska has about 287 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Mekoryuk, Alaska earns about $28,542 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mekoryuk, Alaska expensive?

In Mekoryuk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $91,700, and the typical rent is about $615 a month.

How educated are people in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

About 5.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mekoryuk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

About 13.2% of people in Mekoryuk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mekoryuk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mekoryuk, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 71 percent over that period.

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