CensusEasy
CITY

Nulato

Alaska · 222 residents (2025 est.) · 41.091 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Nulato has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,021. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 6% 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 $102,700. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−24%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+72%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:222 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2202693183664151990201020202024Nulato
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,021
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,115
+225%since 2000
from $8,966 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.518
+32%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$102,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.4%
+35.2 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
36
RELATED:See current rent listings in Nulato on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.1%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.5%(79)
2024
White, non-Hispanic26.7%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other73.3%(187)
Diversity Score48.9%(125)
Diversity Score
49
+108%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.2 min
−40%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
27.4%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.4%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% 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
54.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 32.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
45.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2013
from 61.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2017
from 40.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Nulato

Avera
Pop 219
West Canaveral Groves
Pop 224
Ellenton
Pop 220
Santa Claus
Pop 202
Places similar to Nulato
Head to head

Compare Nulato side by side

NULATO VS
Avera
Income$53,558+1%
Home value$51,900−49%
Population219−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NULATO VS
West Canaveral Groves
Income$53,819+2%
Home value$328,900+220%
Population224+1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NULATO VS
Ellenton
Income$55,795+5%
Home value$54,000−47%
Population220−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NULATO VS
Santa Claus
Income$53,750+1%
Home value$137,500+34%
Population202−9%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Nulato, Alaska?

Nulato, Alaska has about 255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nulato, Alaska?

The typical household in Nulato, Alaska earns about $53,021 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nulato, Alaska expensive?

In Nulato, Alaska, the median home is worth about $102,700.

How educated are people in Nulato, Alaska?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Nulato, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nulato, Alaska?

About 11.4% of people in Nulato, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nulato, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Nulato, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alaska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Nulato with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →