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Napakiak

Alaska · 338 residents (2025 est.) · 2.011 sq mi
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Napakiak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,143. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 21.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 52.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+58%since 2000
from 353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.3
−19%since 2000
from 26.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:338 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2984065136207281990201020202024Napakiak
2024556
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,143
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,546
+58%since 2000
from $7,319 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.0%
+31.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.512
+42%since 2010
from 0.361 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance23.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical12.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services11.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,708
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $950 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2000
from 91.1% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
5.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.3%
+45.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.4%(5)
Black1.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.2%(251)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.4%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.6%(554)
Diversity Score0.9%(5)
Diversity Score
1
−99%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.2 min
−36%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
15.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
49.5%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% 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
78.8%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 24.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.0%
−51.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 50.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
48.5%
+23.0 ptssince 2016
from 25.5% 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 Napakiak, Alaska?

Napakiak, Alaska has about 556 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Napakiak, Alaska?

The typical household in Napakiak, Alaska earns about $27,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Napakiak, Alaska expensive?

In Napakiak, Alaska, the typical rent is about $1,708 a month.

How educated are people in Napakiak, Alaska?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Napakiak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Napakiak, Alaska?

About 52.0% of people in Napakiak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Napakiak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Napakiak, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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

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