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Nikolaevsk

Alaska · 245 residents · 34.845 sq mi
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Nikolaevsk has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,750. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 100 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $253,300. With a median age of 48.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
245
−29%since 2000
from 345 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.1
+130%since 2000
from 20.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1482293113924731990201020202024Nikolaevsk
2024245
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,308
+211%since 2000
from $10,390 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
32.2%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
+11%since 2010
from 0.335 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$253,300
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.5% in 2000
10.5% rent
Vacancy rate
31.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+170%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(281)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(6)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(12)
Asian4.5%(11)
Other18.8%(46)
Diversity Score55.5%(136)
Diversity Score
56
+3060%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 30.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
0.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.4% in 2009
Female
46.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2012
from 39.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2013
from 65.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.6%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 59.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2016
from 64.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nikolaevsk, Alaska?

Nikolaevsk, Alaska has about 245 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nikolaevsk, Alaska?

The typical household in Nikolaevsk, Alaska earns about $60,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nikolaevsk, Alaska expensive?

In Nikolaevsk, Alaska, the median home is worth about $253,300.

How educated are people in Nikolaevsk, Alaska?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Nikolaevsk, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nikolaevsk, Alaska?

About 32.2% of people in Nikolaevsk, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nikolaevsk, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nikolaevsk, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 201 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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