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Naknek

Alaska · 544 residents · 81.54 sq mi
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Naknek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 134 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $165,800. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 41% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
544
−20%since 2000
from 678 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+28%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3664515366217061990201020202024Naknek
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,393 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,378
+43%since 2000
from $21,182 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance18.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services6.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,800
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $137,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $863 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 61.1% in 2000
40.7% rent
Vacancy rate
49.3%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−31%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(240)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(14)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other40.8%(222)
Diversity Score66.4%(361)
Diversity Score
66
+3029%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
+13%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
17.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Naknek, Alaska?

Naknek, Alaska has about 544 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Naknek, Alaska?

The typical household in Naknek, Alaska earns about $93,750 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 $165,800, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Naknek, Alaska?

About 15.0% 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 5.1% 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 46 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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