CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Nulato

Alaska · 264 residents · 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 $27,396. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 72 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $96,700. Households here earn about 59% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
264
−21%since 2000
from 336 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
+47%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2202693183664151990201020202024Nulato
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,396
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,304
+82%since 2000
from $8,966 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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
$96,700
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$625
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
4.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+105%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic4.9%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.4%(260)
Diversity Score13%(34)
Diversity Score
13
−45%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.4 min
−15%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
17.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
47.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% 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
61.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
60.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
42.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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+95%
Home value$51,900−46%
Population219−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NULATO VS
West Canaveral Groves
Income$53,819+96%
Home value$328,900+240%
Population224+1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NULATO VS
Ellenton
Income$55,795+104%
Home value$54,000−44%
Population220−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
NULATO VS
Santa Claus
Income$53,750+96%
Home value$137,500+42%
Population202−9%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Nulato, Alaska?

Nulato, Alaska has about 264 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nulato, Alaska?

The typical household in Nulato, Alaska earns about $27,396 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 $96,700, and the typical rent is about $625 a month.

How educated are people in Nulato, Alaska?

About 8.0% 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 19.8% 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 135 residents, a change of about -34 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 →