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Nelchina

Alaska · 45 residents · 47.395 sq mi
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Nelchina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,400. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $228,100. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45
−37%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+6%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
14641141652152000201020202024Nelchina
2024149
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$121,400
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$33,894
+216%since 2000
from $10,742 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−17.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade60.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing25%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$228,100
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $131,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
Owner-occupied
83.3%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
16.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−42%since 2000
from 3.2 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(37)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(2)
Diversity Score15.4%(7)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
38.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 37.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.5%
−96.5 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelchina, Alaska?

Nelchina, Alaska has about 45 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelchina, Alaska?

The typical household in Nelchina, Alaska earns about $121,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelchina, Alaska expensive?

In Nelchina, Alaska, the median home is worth about $228,100.

How educated are people in Nelchina, Alaska?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Nelchina, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelchina, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Nelchina, 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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