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Mentasta Lake

Alaska · 127 residents · 300.626 sq mi
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Mentasta Lake has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
127
−11%since 2000
from 142 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+25%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
711241782312841990201020202024Mentasta Lake
202496
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,344 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,638
+74%since 2000
from $11,275 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information1.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$347
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $281 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
45.5% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic17.3%(22)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other88.7%(113)
Diversity Score38%(48)
Diversity Score
38
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.6 min
−68%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
46.2%
+27.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−49.0 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.7%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.8%
−28.1 ptssince 2013
from 52.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?

Mentasta Lake, Alaska has about 127 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mentasta Lake, Alaska earns about $50,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mentasta Lake, Alaska expensive?

In Mentasta Lake, Alaska, the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Mentasta Lake, Alaska?

About 15.1% 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 19.5% 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 25 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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