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Pelican

Alaska · 98 residents · 0.549 sq mi
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Pelican has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,188. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 65 residents. 57% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $119,400. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
57% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

98
−40%since 2000
from 163 in 2000
1990 – 2025
179 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
47.5
+12%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
21731251772291990201020202024Pelican
202458
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$52,188
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$38,651
+32%since 2000
from $29,347 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
19.3%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance23.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

$119,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$870
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $609 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
37.8% rent
2.3
+22%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.2%(58)
Black2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(4)
Asian3.1%(3)
Other33.3%(33)
Diversity Score68.9%(67)
69
+1033%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

57.1%
+35.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
10.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−16%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
87.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 95.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.4%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 27.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
77.2%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
17.9%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
52.6%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
47.4%
+9.1 ptssince 2013
from 38.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelican, Alaska?

Pelican, Alaska has about 98 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelican, Alaska?

The typical household in Pelican, Alaska earns about $52,188 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 $119,400, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican, Alaska?

About 57.1% 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 19.3% 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 114 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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