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Nenana

Alaska · 358 residents · 5.953 sq mi
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Nenana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,000. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $89,600. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
358
−11%since 2000
from 402 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
60 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 68 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+9%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3223784344905461990201020202024Nenana
2024479
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,752
+20%since 2000
from $17,334 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing5.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,600
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,056
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
+15.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other40.7%(146)
Diversity Score60.6%(217)
Diversity Score
61
+316%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.0 min
+110%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
41.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−20.2 ptssince 2011
from 29.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.3%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
63.7%
+19.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.6%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 69.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nenana, Alaska?

Nenana, Alaska has about 358 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nenana, Alaska?

The typical household in Nenana, Alaska earns about $47,000 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 $89,600, and the typical rent is about $1,056 a month.

How educated are people in Nenana, Alaska?

About 14.5% 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 26.2% of people in Nenana, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nenana, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nenana, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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