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Mentasta Lake

Alaska · 112 residents · 300.626 sq mi
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Mentasta Lake has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,917. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $135,700. The poverty rate of 45.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
112
−21%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.0
+7%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
711241782312841990201020202024Mentasta Lake
202496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,344 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$10,966
−3%since 2000
from $11,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services9.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $95,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.5%
−52.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
47.8% rent
Vacancy rate
63.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
72.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.1%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.9
−12%since 2000
from 5.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.9%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic23.2%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.7%(99)
Diversity Score41.1%(46)
Diversity Score
41
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.5 min
−34%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
47.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
40.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% 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
7.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
69.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.7%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?

Mentasta Lake, Alaska has about 112 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?

The typical household in Mentasta Lake, Alaska earns about $27,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mentasta Lake, Alaska expensive?

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, the median home is worth about $135,700, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Mentasta Lake, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?

About 45.3% of people in Mentasta Lake, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mentasta Lake, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mentasta Lake, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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