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Northway

Alaska · 192 residents · 242.411 sq mi
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Northway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,036. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 97 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $180,000. The poverty rate of 37.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 64% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
192
+102%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+102%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.4
+30%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
481181882573272000201020202024Northway
2024192
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,036
−69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,473
+31%since 2000
from $16,430 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.542
+37%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade17.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Information7.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
44.0%
+33.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.4
+235%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other94.8%(182)
Diversity Score12.3%(24)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−17%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+46.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
31.1%
+31.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
−25.7 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
37.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2011
from 84.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.8%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.9%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
40.1%
−21.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.2%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.9%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 22.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.7%
−9.1 ptssince 2013
from 38.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
39.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2017
from 36.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 85.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northway, Alaska?

Northway, Alaska has about 192 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northway, Alaska?

The typical household in Northway, Alaska earns about $33,036 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Northway, Alaska expensive?

In Northway, Alaska, the median home is worth about $180,000.

How educated are people in Northway, Alaska?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Northway, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Northway, Alaska?

About 37.5% of people in Northway, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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