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Nightmute

Alaska · 306 residents · 98.958 sq mi
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Nightmute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,333. Population has grown 47% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,800. At a median age of 21.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
306
+47%since 2000
from 208 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
21.6
−1%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
361282203124041990201020202024Nightmute
202493
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,333
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,938 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,465
+1%since 2000
from $9,396 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information45.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
65.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
34.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−44%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.3%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.5%(68)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(306)
Diversity Score6.2%(19)
Diversity Score
6
−81%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.4 min
−25%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
100.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.1%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2013
from 47.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nightmute, Alaska?

Nightmute, Alaska has about 306 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nightmute, Alaska?

The typical household in Nightmute, Alaska earns about $48,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nightmute, Alaska expensive?

In Nightmute, Alaska, the median home is worth about $73,800.

How educated are people in Nightmute, Alaska?

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

What is the poverty rate in Nightmute, Alaska?

About 25.0% of people in Nightmute, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nightmute, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nightmute, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 76 percent over that period.

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

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