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Old Harbor

Alaska · 202 residents (2025 est.) · 16.188 sq mi
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Old Harbor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,000. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 68% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
162
−32%since 2000
from 237 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.2
+26%since 2000
from 27.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:202 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1401842292733171990201020202024Old Harbor
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,000
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,038
+47%since 2000
from $14,265 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
56.2%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
+22%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.4%
−17.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
32.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.8%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
39.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.1%(31)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic8%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other92%(149)
Diversity Score18.5%(30)
Diversity Score
18
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.9 min
−33%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
42.3%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
30.8%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% 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
58.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
26.8%
+11.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.8%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−51.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.4%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 7.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2013
from 39.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
62.8%
+15.5 ptssince 2017
from 47.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.6% 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 Old Harbor, Alaska?

Old Harbor, Alaska has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Old Harbor, Alaska?

The typical household in Old Harbor, Alaska earns about $30,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Old Harbor, Alaska?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Old Harbor, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Old Harbor, Alaska?

About 56.2% of people in Old Harbor, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Old Harbor, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Old Harbor, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 114 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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