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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mekoryuk

Alaska · 210 residents · 7.067 sq mi
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Mekoryuk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,833. Population has grown 25% since 1990. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $100,000. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

210
+25%since 1990
from 168 in 1990
1990 – 2025
30 / sq mi
+25%since 1990
from 24 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.6
+20%since 1990
from 29.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1522002482953431990201020202024Mekoryuk
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,833
+58%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,792 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,958
+116%since 1990
from $5,534 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.9%
−9.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$100,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $79,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$492
+66%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $225 in 1990
US average: $602
54.8%
−32.1 ptssince 1990
from 86.9% in 1990
45.2% rent
3.2
−40%since 1990
from 5.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score27.3%(57)
27
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 6.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.9%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.9 min
−41%since 1990
from 13.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

Mekoryuk, Alaska has about 210 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Mekoryuk, Alaska earns about $30,833 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 $100,000, and the typical rent is about $492 a month.

How educated are people in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

About 5.0% 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 21.9% 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 42 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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