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Nanwalek

Alaska · 199 residents · 8.385 sq mi
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Nanwalek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,107. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,300. At a median age of 19.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% 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
199
+12%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.6
−9%since 2000
from 21.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1641882132382622000201020202024Nanwalek
2024199
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,107
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,262
+63%since 2000
from $10,577 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+41.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
−11%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,300
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
61.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
38.7% rent
Vacancy rate
43.6%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+39%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other96%(191)
Diversity Score9.7%(19)
Diversity Score
10
−70%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.9 min
−62%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
11.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.7%
+24.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
39.7%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% 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
67.7%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
60.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.8%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2012
from 24.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−54.7 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 47.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanwalek, Alaska?

Nanwalek, Alaska has about 199 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nanwalek, Alaska?

The typical household in Nanwalek, Alaska earns about $69,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nanwalek, Alaska expensive?

In Nanwalek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $131,300.

How educated are people in Nanwalek, Alaska?

About 9.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nanwalek, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nanwalek, Alaska?

About 14.1% of people in Nanwalek, 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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