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Metlakatla

Alaska · 1,235 residents · 2.306 sq mi
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Metlakatla has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,279. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $167,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,235
−10%since 2000
from 1,375 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
536 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 596 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+31%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Metlakatla
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,279
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,516 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,423
+113%since 2000
from $16,140 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+3%since 2010
from 0.370 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $94,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $530 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.1% in 2000
29.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+7%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(130)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(25)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(527)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.1%(113)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.4%(1,055)
Diversity Score32.4%(400)
Diversity Score
32
−15%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.1 min
−29%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
53.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
22.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.7%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.4%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Female
42.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2013
from 60.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+17.2 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Metlakatla, Alaska?

Metlakatla, Alaska has about 1,235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Metlakatla, Alaska?

The typical household in Metlakatla, Alaska earns about $72,279 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Metlakatla, Alaska expensive?

In Metlakatla, Alaska, the median home is worth about $167,600, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Metlakatla, Alaska?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Metlakatla, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Metlakatla, Alaska?

About 13.5% of people in Metlakatla, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Metlakatla, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Metlakatla, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 176 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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