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Nikolai

Alaska · 94 residents · 4.389 sq mi
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Nikolai has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,625. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $81,300. The poverty rate of 92.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 77% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

94
−6%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
38.5
−4%since 2000
from 40.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3464941231531990201020202024Nikolai
202444
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,625
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
$5,785
−48%since 2000
from $11,029 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
92.6%
+65.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.260
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing20%
US avg: 0.5%
Information20%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$81,300
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$325
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $592 in 2000
US average: $853
24.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
48.6% rent
44.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
42.9%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
47.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
5.2
+1%since 2000
from 5.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.4%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.1%(88)
Diversity Score17%(16)
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.5%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

6.3 min
−67%since 2000
from 19.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
20.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

26.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

76.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
23.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
0.0%
−75.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nikolai, Alaska?

Nikolai, Alaska has about 94 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nikolai, Alaska?

The typical household in Nikolai, Alaska earns about $15,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nikolai, Alaska expensive?

In Nikolai, Alaska, the median home is worth about $81,300, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in Nikolai, Alaska?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nikolai, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nikolai, Alaska?

About 92.6% of people in Nikolai, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nikolai, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nikolai, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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