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Point MacKenzie

Alaska · 1,668 residents · 162 sq mi
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Point MacKenzie is home to 1,668 people in Alaska. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Since 2000 the city has more than tripled, up 1,557 people. The median age is 46.1, about 7 years above the US median. Getting to work takes 42 minutes on average. There are 10 people per square mile.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,668
+1403%since 2000
from 111 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
10 / sq mi
+529%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
46.1
+20%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
162 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
05071K2K2K2000201020202024Point MacKenzie
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.3%(39)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.8%(46)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.1%(118)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.8%(146)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4428.1%(468)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5423.1%(386)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.8%(314)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.4%(106)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.7%(45)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,590
−54%since 2000
from $23,228 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−56.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−15.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.513
+110%since 2010
from 0.244 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information20%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade10.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
67.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
63.4%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.82 people
+29%since 2010
from 2.18 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+38.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(102)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(829)
Black13.6%(227)
Hispanic / Latino3%(50)
Asian1.8%(30)
Other31.9%(532)
Diversity Score
79
from 0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Cuban1.1%(18)
Mexican1%(17)
Asian origin
Filipino1.1%(18)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan4%(67)
Ancestry
American11%(183)
French2.6%(44)
German2.3%(38)
Greek1.1%(19)
Norwegian1%(16)
Irish0.7%(12)
Nigerian0.4%(7)
Arab0.4%(6)
Canadian0.4%(6)
Italian0.4%(6)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican0.4%(6)
British0.2%(4)
English0.2%(3)
Russian0.2%(3)
Polish0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
−14.6 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
41.6 min
+109%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
59.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.1%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
6.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
68.1%
+20.3 ptssince 2020
from 47.8% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
90.2%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
9.8%
−28.7 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2012
from 29.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2013
from 41.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.1%
+23.8 ptssince 2017
from 57.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
83.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
88.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2020
from 74.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
95.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married65.4%(985)
Married18.5%(278)
Widowed0.4%(6)
Divorced15.7%(236)
Women 15+
Never married31.5%(39)
Married67.7%(84)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0.8%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
10.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2013
from 41.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
43.0%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.2% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 4.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
26.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 11.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
43.4%
+29.7 ptssince 2020
from 13.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
56.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
58.6%
+37.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)21.1%(24)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)6.1%(7)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era36%(41)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 114 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point MacKenzie, Alaska?

Point MacKenzie, Alaska has about 1,668 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Point MacKenzie, Alaska?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Point MacKenzie, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point MacKenzie, Alaska?

About 7.3% of people in Point MacKenzie, 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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