CensusEasy
CITY · 2020 ACS

Mountain

Alaska · 621 residents · 4.212 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Mountain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,339. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $23,600. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
621
−18%since 2000
from 755 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
147 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.0
+24%since 2000
from 23.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5886877858839821990201020202024Mountain
2024949
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,339
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,363
+80%since 2000
from $9,653 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.4%
US avg: 10%
Information6.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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 home value
$23,600
−77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$610
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $625 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−66%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mountain on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(48)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(104)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(19)
Black1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other88.8%(552)
Diversity Score11.6%(72)
Diversity Score
12
−16%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.8 min
−52%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
4.7%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
85.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 23.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
43.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.8%
−62.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Mountain

Ellendale
Pop 591
Stacey Street
Pop 582
Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)
Pop 599
Bell
Pop 579
Places similar to Mountain
Head to head

Compare Mountain side by side

MOUNTAIN VS
Ellendale
Income$65,250+108%
Home value$269,500+1042%
Population591+1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOUNTAIN VS
Stacey Street
Income$65,655+109%
Home value$75,000+218%
Population582−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOUNTAIN VS
Whitfield CDP (Santa Rosa County)
Income$65,156+108%
Home value$206,000+773%
Population599+2%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
MOUNTAIN VS
Bell
Income$65,938+110%
Home value$171,800+628%
Population579−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Mountain, Alaska?

Mountain, Alaska has about 621 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain, Alaska?

The typical household in Mountain, Alaska earns about $31,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain, Alaska expensive?

In Mountain, Alaska, the median home is worth about $23,600, and the typical rent is about $610 a month.

How educated are people in Mountain, Alaska?

About 8.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain, Alaska?

About 43.7% of people in Mountain, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mountain, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Mountain, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 85 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alaska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Mountain with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →