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Northway

Alaska · 234 residents · 242.411 sq mi
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Northway has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,250. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 139 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $60,000. The poverty rate of 29.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
+146%since 2000
from 95 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+146%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+4%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
481181882573272000201020202024Northway
2024192
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,250
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,192
−26%since 2000
from $16,430 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade26.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information2.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
−59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(21)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other86.7%(203)
Diversity Score22.2%(52)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 72.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+46.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.9%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 34.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2011
from 84.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−54.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2013
from 38.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Northway, Alaska?

Northway, Alaska has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Northway, Alaska?

The typical household in Northway, Alaska earns about $51,250 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 $60,000.

How educated are people in Northway, Alaska?

About 2.8% 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 29.6% of people in Northway, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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