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Port Alsworth

Alaska · 159 residents · 22.558 sq mi
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Port Alsworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,679. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 53% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $281,600. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
+53%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
+53%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.1
−2%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
37821281732181990201020202024Port Alsworth
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,679
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,834
−4%since 2000
from $21,716 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
64.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.245
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance41.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical41.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

Median home value
$281,600
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $262,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$581
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
13.6%
−39.3 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
59.1% rent
Vacancy rate
56.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.2
−28%since 2000
from 4.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.3%(99)
Black4.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(16)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other6.9%(11)
Diversity Score53.8%(86)
Diversity Score
54
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
10.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
45.8%
+17.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
35.4%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.6%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Alsworth, Alaska?

Port Alsworth, Alaska has about 159 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Alsworth, Alaska earns about $87,679 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Alsworth, Alaska expensive?

In Port Alsworth, Alaska, the median home is worth about $281,600, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Port Alsworth, Alaska?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port Alsworth, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Alsworth, Alaska?

About 4.0% of people in Port Alsworth, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Alsworth, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Alsworth, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 107 residents, a change of about 206 percent over that period.

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

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