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Newhalen

Alaska · 190 residents · 6.033 sq mi
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Newhalen is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $235,000. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
190
+19%since 2000
from 160 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 27 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
+11%since 2000
from 20.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
781201612022441990201020202024Newhalen
2024122
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,000
+69%since 2000
from $9,448 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing15.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$235,000
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $125,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $708 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
14.0%
−52.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
40.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
61.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.8%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+3%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.8%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(14)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other67.1%(127)
Diversity Score30.3%(58)
Diversity Score
30
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.9 min
−36%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
19.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
20.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
15.9%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% 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
25.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Foreign born
7.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.7%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 35.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newhalen, Alaska?

Newhalen, Alaska has about 190 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newhalen, Alaska?

The typical household in Newhalen, Alaska earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newhalen, Alaska expensive?

In Newhalen, Alaska, the median home is worth about $235,000, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Newhalen, Alaska?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Newhalen, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newhalen, Alaska?

About 15.6% of people in Newhalen, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newhalen, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Newhalen, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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