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Newtok

Alaska · 354 residents · 1.334 sq mi
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Newtok has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $65,000. At a median age of 20.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
354
+10%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
265 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.2
−2%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01122233354461990201020202024Newtok
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$9,128
−4%since 2000
from $9,514 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$65,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
4.3%
−60.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
15.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+2%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.8%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other97.4%(345)
Diversity Score8.2%(29)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
2.7 min
−63%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
5.9%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
67.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% 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
95.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
52.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
49.3%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.7%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtok, Alaska?

Newtok, Alaska has about 354 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newtok, Alaska?

The typical household in Newtok, Alaska earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Newtok, Alaska expensive?

In Newtok, Alaska, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Newtok, Alaska?

About 10.7% 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 22.8% of people in Newtok, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Newtok, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Newtok, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 137 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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