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Mekoryuk

Alaska · 191 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 $34,792. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $211,700. The poverty rate of 22.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
191
−9%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
27 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1522002482953431990201020202024Mekoryuk
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,827
+99%since 2000
from $11,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.7%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.491
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food9.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Information5.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$211,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$396
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
8.6%
−46.2 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.1
+88%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96%(183)
Diversity Score7.7%(15)
Diversity Score
8
−72%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.0 min
−36%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
57.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% 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
68.7%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.3%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
Female
40.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

Mekoryuk, Alaska has about 191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Mekoryuk, Alaska earns about $34,792 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 $211,700, and the typical rent is about $396 a month.

How educated are people in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

About 11.5% 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 22.4% 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 23 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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