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Pelican

Alaska · 88 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Pelican has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,750. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 75 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $190,600. With a median age of 50.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 64%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

88
−46%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
160 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
50.7
+19%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
21731251772291990201020202024Pelican
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,750
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$34,520
+18%since 2000
from $29,347 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance25.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical14%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing11.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services11.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

$190,600
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$444
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $853
34.1%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
39.0% rent
51.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.0%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.3
+126%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72.4%(118)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian1.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.1%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.7%(19)
Diversity Score51.7%(45)
52
+750%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

34.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
12.3%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.0 min
−65%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
55.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
60.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
47.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
23.2%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelican, Alaska?

Pelican, Alaska has about 88 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelican, Alaska?

The typical household in Pelican, Alaska earns about $44,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelican, Alaska expensive?

In Pelican, Alaska, the median home is worth about $190,600, and the typical rent is about $444 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican, Alaska?

About 34.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pelican, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelican, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Pelican, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelican, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelican, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 124 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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