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Nenana

Alaska · 378 residents · 5.953 sq mi
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Nenana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,700. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
378
−6%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.0
+19%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3223784344905461990201020202024Nenana
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,479
+47%since 2000
from $17,334 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.4%
−32.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−23%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.5%(199)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(59)
2010
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(212)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other49.9%(189)
Diversity Score63.5%(240)
Diversity Score
64
+336%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.4 min
−29%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
24.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% 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
19.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
43.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nenana, Alaska?

Nenana, Alaska has about 378 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nenana, Alaska?

The typical household in Nenana, Alaska earns about $56,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nenana, Alaska expensive?

In Nenana, Alaska, the median home is worth about $84,700, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Nenana, Alaska?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nenana, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nenana, Alaska?

About 20.9% of people in Nenana, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nenana, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nenana, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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