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Mekoryuk

Alaska · 206 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 $28,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $90,000. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 63% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

206
−2%since 2000
from 210 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
35.0
−2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1522002482953431990201020202024Mekoryuk
2024287
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$15,826
+32%since 2000
from $11,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
23.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 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

$90,000
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$535
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
27.8% rent
3.1
−3%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.4%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(206)
Diversity Score11.1%(23)
11
−59%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

3.7 min
−53%since 2000
from 7.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
5.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
73.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
55.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
25.6%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
45.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
27.9%
−27.4 ptssince 2013
from 55.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

Mekoryuk, Alaska has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

The typical household in Mekoryuk, Alaska earns about $28,750 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $535 a month.

How educated are people in Mekoryuk, Alaska?

About 5.1% 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 23.8% 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 38 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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