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Northway

Alaska · 71 residents · 242.411 sq mi
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Northway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,773. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,200. The poverty rate of 32.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−25%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
+6%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
481181882573272000201020202024Northway
2024192
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,773
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,272
+23%since 2000
from $16,430 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
48.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,200
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
3.7%
−66.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
37.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic11.3%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other95.1%(67)
Diversity Score26.3%(19)
Diversity Score
26
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
61.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
18.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
40.7%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.6%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northway, Alaska?

Northway, Alaska has about 71 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northway, Alaska?

The typical household in Northway, Alaska earns about $39,773 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 $69,200.

How educated are people in Northway, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 32.7% 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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