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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Point Lay

Alaska · 148 residents · 28.513 sq mi
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Point Lay is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $49,583. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $71,300. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

148
−40%vs 2000
vs 247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
5 / sq mi
−40%vs 2000
vs 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
26.8
+29%vs 2000
vs 20.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1241962693424141990201020202024Point Lay
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,583
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,750 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$17,583
−2%vs 2000
vs $18,003 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.4%
−4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$71,300
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $112,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$800
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $775 in 2000
US average: $450
46.5%
−7.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.1% in 2000
53.5% rent
1.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic18.2%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other81.8%(121)
Diversity Score44.8%(66)
45
−1%vs 2000
vs 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.5%
−11.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

3.0 min
−59%vs 2000
vs 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Lay, Alaska?

Point Lay, Alaska has about 148 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Point Lay, Alaska earns about $49,583 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 $71,300, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in Point Lay, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 3.4% of people in Point Lay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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