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Naknek

Alaska · 522 residents · 81.54 sq mi
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Naknek has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 156 residents. 18% 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 $243,800. With a median age of 45.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% 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
522
−23%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
45.7
+33%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3664515366217061990201020202024Naknek
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,750
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,393 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$69,237
+227%since 2000
from $21,182 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
+25%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing19.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,800
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,356
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
41.3% rent
Vacancy rate
63.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.9%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.3%(348)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54%(282)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(23)
Asian12.5%(65)
Other29.1%(152)
Diversity Score75.7%(395)
Diversity Score
76
+3468%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.2 min
−7%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
33.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
22.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 73.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
72.4%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
27.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
18.4%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.4%
−54.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Naknek, Alaska?

Naknek, Alaska has about 522 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Naknek, Alaska?

The typical household in Naknek, Alaska earns about $88,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Naknek, Alaska expensive?

In Naknek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $243,800, and the typical rent is about $1,356 a month.

How educated are people in Naknek, Alaska?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Naknek, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Naknek, Alaska?

About 10.4% of people in Naknek, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Naknek, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Naknek, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 68 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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