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Point Lay

Alaska · 390 residents · 28.513 sq mi
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Point Lay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $104,063. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $119,100. At a median age of 16.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 16.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

390
+58%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
14 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
16.5
−21%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
1241962693424141990201020202024Point Lay
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$104,063
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$25,517
+42%since 2000
from $18,003 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.7%
+44.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
14.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.270
−30%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information4.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$119,100
−42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$1,042
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $1,442
45.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
54.2% rent
18.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−23.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.1
−30%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.7%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(6)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.3%(112)
2024
White, non-Hispanic25.4%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.5%(6)
Other73.1%(285)
Diversity Score50.2%(196)
50
+11%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

6.3 min
−13%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
23.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
27.5%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
43.1%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
73.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 20.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
60.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
63.7%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
35.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
51.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.0%
−58.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
7.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 10.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.8%
−56.4 ptssince 2013
from 68.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
97.6%
+37.9 ptssince 2017
from 59.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
66.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 66.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Lay, Alaska?

Point Lay, Alaska has about 390 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point Lay, Alaska?

The typical household in Point Lay, Alaska earns about $104,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Lay, Alaska expensive?

In Point Lay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $119,100, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Point Lay, Alaska?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Point Lay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Lay, Alaska?

About 14.4% of people in Point Lay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Lay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Lay, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 164 percent over that period.

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

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