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Point Lay

Alaska · 189 residents · 28.513 sq mi
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Point Lay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 58 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $112,500. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

189
−23%since 2000
from 247 in 2000
1990 – 2024
7 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
25.1
+21%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1241962693424141990201020202024Point Lay
2024390
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,500
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,802
−12%since 2000
from $18,003 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
15.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.383
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance16.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information2.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$112,500
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$930
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $775 in 2000
US average: $853
1.7%
−52.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.1% in 2000
61.7% rent
14.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
17.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.4
+45%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic10.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.8%(185)
Diversity Score22.1%(42)
22
−51%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.9 min
−32%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
14.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
8.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
54.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
71.6%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

54.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
23.4%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

64.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
35.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
4.9%
−57.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Lay, Alaska?

Point Lay, Alaska has about 189 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point Lay, Alaska earns about $47,500 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $930 a month.

How educated are people in Point Lay, Alaska?

About 2.9% 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 15.1% 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 41 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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