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Port Alsworth

Alaska · 186 residents · 22.558 sq mi
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Port Alsworth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,688. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

186
+79%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2024
8 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
29.5
+16%since 2000
from 25.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
37821281732181990201020202024Port Alsworth
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$89,688
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,718
−9%since 2000
from $21,716 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
71.0%
+28.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
2.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance22.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical22.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$825
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
53.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
46.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64%(119)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(27)
Diversity Score46.2%(86)
46
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 44.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
10.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.7 min
−35%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
4.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
45.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

43.8%
+39.2 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
81.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 84.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
61.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

34.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
66.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
31.5%
+25.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
6.0%
−62.1 ptssince 2013
from 68.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Alsworth, Alaska?

Port Alsworth, Alaska has about 186 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Alsworth, Alaska earns about $89,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Alsworth, Alaska expensive?

In Port Alsworth, Alaska, the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Port Alsworth, Alaska?

About 66.7% 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 2.1% 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 134 residents, a change of about 258 percent over that period.

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

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