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Newtok

Alaska · 36 residents · 1.334 sq mi
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Population has fallen 89% since 2000, a loss of 285 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $88,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
−89%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−89%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.3
+85%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
01122233354461990201020202024Newtok
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,139
+101%since 2000
from $9,514 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−31.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
−6%since 2010
from 0.365 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,000
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+52.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(36)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
52.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
100.0%
+38.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
100.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
36.4%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.6%
+25.5 ptssince 2012
from 5.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−66.3 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
75.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtok, Alaska?

Newtok, Alaska has about 36 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Newtok, Alaska expensive?

In Newtok, Alaska, the median home is worth about $88,000.

How educated are people in Newtok, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Newtok, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Newtok, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Newtok, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newtok, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Newtok, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 181 residents, a change of about -83 percent over that period.

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