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Mud Bay

Alaska · 212 residents · 12.137 sq mi
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Mud Bay has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,442. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $272,700. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
+55%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
17 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+16%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
36871391902412000201020202024Mud Bay
202479
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,442
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,251
−18%since 2000
from $24,720 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.391
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$272,700
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $157,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Median gross rent
$99
−80%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.5%
−46.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
53.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
53.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.9
+67%since 2000
from 3.5 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(196)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(5)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other8.3%(18)
Diversity Score25.5%(54)
Diversity Score
26
+342%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 49.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+89%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
56.0%
+28.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
44.0%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.6%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
56.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mud Bay, Alaska?

Mud Bay, Alaska has about 212 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mud Bay, Alaska earns about $46,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mud Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Mud Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $272,700, and the typical rent is about $99 a month.

How educated are people in Mud Bay, Alaska?

About 48.4% 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 8.3% 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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