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Port Alexander

Alaska · 78 residents · 3.5 sq mi
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Port Alexander has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,688. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,500. Households here earn about 36% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−4%since 2000
from 81 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 23 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
−1%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1646761061361990201020202024Port Alexander
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,688
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,563 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,726
+54%since 2000
from $14,767 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing39.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction39.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,500
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−13%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.8%(11)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other23%(18)
Diversity Score42.4%(33)
Diversity Score
42
+207%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
−12.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
41.9%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
45.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
28.4%
−19.2 ptssince 2013
from 47.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Alexander, Alaska?

Port Alexander, Alaska has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port Alexander, Alaska?

The typical household in Port Alexander, Alaska earns about $49,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Alexander, Alaska expensive?

In Port Alexander, Alaska, the median home is worth about $97,500.

How educated are people in Port Alexander, Alaska?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Port Alexander, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Alexander, Alaska?

About 14.9% of people in Port Alexander, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Alexander, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Alexander, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 48 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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