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Platinum

Alaska · 53 residents (2025 est.) · 47.265 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
43
+5%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.8
−14%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:53 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2203855731990201020202024Platinum
202443
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,860
+265%since 2000
from $7,632 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
−15%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
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

Owner-occupied
75.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
25.0% rent
Vacancy rate
53.8%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.3%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.3%(41)
Diversity Score11.1%(5)
Diversity Score
11
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+20.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+48.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
45.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
83.3%
+56.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−52.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 53.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.0%
−80.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
Female
55.8%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.6%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 34.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
55.8%
−10.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.7%
+52.4 ptssince 2017
from 14.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
52.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 51.9% 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 Platinum, Alaska?

Platinum, Alaska has about 43 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Platinum, Alaska?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Platinum, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Platinum, Alaska?

About 25.6% of people in Platinum, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Platinum, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Platinum, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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