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Nanwalek

Alaska · 254 residents · 8.385 sq mi
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Nanwalek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,846. Population has grown 44% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,600. At a median age of 20.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 57% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
254
+44%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
30 / sq mi
+44%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.7
−4%since 2000
from 21.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1641882132382622000201020202024Nanwalek
2024199
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,846
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,540
−29%since 2000
from $10,577 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,600
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$390
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−36.8 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
43.6% rent
Vacancy rate
24.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+191%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.8%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(254)
Diversity Score24%(61)
Diversity Score
24
−26%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.8 min
−57%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
82.4%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% 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
32.0%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
58.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
43.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.6%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanwalek, Alaska?

Nanwalek, Alaska has about 254 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nanwalek, Alaska?

The typical household in Nanwalek, Alaska earns about $28,846 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 $114,600, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Nanwalek, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 31.4% of people in Nanwalek, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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