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Petersville

Alaska · 53 residents · 461.834 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $450,000. With a median age of 68.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 68.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 1592%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
53
+96%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.0
+32%since 2000
from 51.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
0152944582000201020202024Petersville
202453
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$40,926
−5%since 2000
from $43,200 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2022
from 53.8% in 2022
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
+6%since 2022
from 0.367 in 2022
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade53.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$450,000
+1592%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
90.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.2%(7)
Diversity Score28.7%(15)
Diversity Score
29
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2022
from 50.0% in 2022
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
46.2%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 46.2% in 2022
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2022
from 50.0% in 2022
Female
49.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2022
from 50.0% in 2022
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2022
from 18.4% in 2022
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 100.0% in 2022
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2022
from 0.0% in 2022
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petersville, Alaska?

Petersville, Alaska has about 53 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Petersville, Alaska expensive?

In Petersville, Alaska, the median home is worth about $450,000.

How educated are people in Petersville, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Petersville, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petersville, Alaska?

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

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