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Nelson Lagoon

Alaska · 41 residents · 188.102 sq mi
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Nelson Lagoon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $115,400. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
41
−51%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.8
+41%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
173961831051990201020202024Nelson Lagoon
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,457
−11%since 2000
from $27,596 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services10.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information3.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,400
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $116,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
35.0% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+1%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.3%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2.4%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.7%(34)
Diversity Score18.8%(8)
Diversity Score
19
−42%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.2%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% 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

Average commute
5.5 min
−25%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
56.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% 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
58.2%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.1%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
68.4%
+53.2 ptssince 2013
from 15.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska?

Nelson Lagoon, Alaska has about 41 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska?

The typical household in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nelson Lagoon, Alaska expensive?

In Nelson Lagoon, Alaska, the median home is worth about $115,400.

How educated are people in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska?

About 9.2% of people in Nelson Lagoon, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nelson Lagoon, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nelson Lagoon, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 39 residents, a change of about -49 percent over that period.

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

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