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Point MacKenzie

Alaska · 1,852 residents · 162 sq mi
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Point MacKenzie is home to 1,852 people in Alaska. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 4% of adults. The population has more than tripled since 2000, adding 1,741 people. The average commute runs 47 minutes. People stay put here: 74% were in the same home a year ago. 2% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 565%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,852
+1568%since 2000
from 111 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
40.2
+5%since 2000
from 38.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
162 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
05071K2K2K2000201020202024Point MacKenzie
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 51.6%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.2%(23)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 141.5%(27)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 192.1%(39)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246%(111)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3424.7%(457)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4422.8%(422)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5419%(352)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.7%(254)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 745%(93)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.7%(32)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(12)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,875
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$16,460
−29%since 2000
from $23,228 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.4%
−16.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance17.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical17.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$243,800
+565%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
Persons per household
4.58 people
+110%since 2010
from 2.18 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Afford Score
3.0
−68%since 2009
from 9.4 in 2009
2009 – 2022
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(102)
Black0.9%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.8%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.8%(812)
Black6.6%(122)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(91)
Asian1.9%(35)
Other37%(686)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Spaniard0.8%(11)
Mexican0.2%(3)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(4)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.3%(4)
Ancestry
German14.1%(186)
Swedish8.6%(114)
Irish8.5%(112)
Scotch-Irish7.5%(99)
English5.5%(73)
Norwegian4.2%(55)
Scottish3.3%(44)
Italian2.7%(36)
American1.6%(21)
French1.5%(20)
Canadian0.8%(11)
Swiss0.7%(9)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Croatian0.6%(8)
Australian0.5%(6)
Danish0.5%(6)
Polish0.5%(6)
British0.2%(3)
Russian0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.5%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.5 min
+139%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 22.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
20.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
47.8%
US average: 73.3%
Management & professional
20.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
79.0%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
21.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2013
from 41.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
84.9%
US average: 91.9%
Same house as last year
74.0%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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
26.0%
−15.5 ptssince 2013
from 41.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Employer-based
53.2%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
4.5%
US average: 13.7%
Medicare
11.8%
US average: 17.6%
Medicaid
13.7%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
6.8%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
58.8%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
21.3%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)46.7%(56)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)36.7%(44)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era34.2%(41)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War5%(6)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 120 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 1,852 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Point MacKenzie, Alaska earns about $81,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point MacKenzie, Alaska expensive?

In Point MacKenzie, Alaska, the median home is worth about $243,800.

How educated are people in Point MacKenzie, Alaska?

About 4.1% 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 6.4% 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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