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Newtok

Alaska · 209 residents · 1.334 sq mi
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Newtok has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,875. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 112 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $65,000. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

209
−35%since 2000
from 321 in 2000
1990 – 2024
157 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
22.4
+8%since 2000
from 20.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
01122233354461990201020202024Newtok
202436
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,875
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
$10,146
+7%since 2000
from $9,514 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
35.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$65,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
77.6%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
22.4% rent
2.0
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.9%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.1%(207)
Diversity Score4.6%(10)
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

5.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
2.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.1 min
−30%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
0.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
95.1%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

27.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
50.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 49.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
38.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
47.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
31.1%
−43.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Newtok, Alaska?

Newtok, Alaska has about 209 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Newtok, Alaska?

The typical household in Newtok, Alaska earns about $31,875 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.

How educated are people in Newtok, Alaska?

About 5.0% 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 35.1% 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 8 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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