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Nanwalek

Alaska · 247 residents · 8.385 sq mi
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Nanwalek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has grown 40% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $145,000. At a median age of 23.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
247
+40%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
+40%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.8
+11%since 2000
from 21.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1641882132382622000201020202024Nanwalek
2024199
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,591
+47%since 2000
from $10,577 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,000
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
52.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
47.5% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+105%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.9%(212)
Diversity Score20.1%(50)
Diversity Score
20
−38%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
−33%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
17.4%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
68.0%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.2%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 29.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.7%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 66.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
Female
61.0%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.8%
−43.0 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nanwalek, Alaska?

Nanwalek, Alaska has about 247 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nanwalek, Alaska?

The typical household in Nanwalek, Alaska earns about $51,875 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 $145,000.

How educated are people in Nanwalek, Alaska?

About 17.1% 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 15.5% 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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