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Mud Bay

Alaska · 79 residents · 12.137 sq mi
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Mud Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has fallen 42% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alaska median. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
−42%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−42%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
64.0
+50%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
36871391902412000201020202024Mud Bay
202479
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,671
+73%since 2000
from $24,720 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.9%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.444
+14%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information55.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food44.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
48.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(124)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.8%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+72.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−72.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
36.7%
−63.3 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.8%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−65.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.7%
+36.7 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2013
from 46.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
67.2%
−32.8 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 83.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 12.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mud Bay, Alaska?

Mud Bay, Alaska has about 79 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mud Bay, Alaska?

The typical household in Mud Bay, Alaska earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mud Bay, Alaska?

About 51.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mud Bay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mud Bay, Alaska?

About 12.7% of people in Mud Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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