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Port Heiden

Alaska · 100 residents · 46.765 sq mi
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Port Heiden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 19 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $49,000. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

100
−16%since 2000
from 119 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
30.0
−10%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5472901071251990201020202024Port Heiden
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$19,111
−7%since 2000
from $20,532 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
27.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 4.7%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

$49,000
−70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
62.5%
−13.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
37.5% rent
1.1
−69%since 2000
from 3.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.3%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.5%(30)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14%(14)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.9%(84)
Diversity Score32.5%(33)
33
+27%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
62.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 55.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.8 min
+160%since 2000
from 8.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
45.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
31.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.9%
+21.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
66.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
16.0%
−62.1 ptssince 2009
from 78.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

59.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.1% in 2009
40.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
53.2%
−7.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Heiden, Alaska?

Port Heiden, Alaska has about 100 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Heiden, Alaska earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Heiden, Alaska expensive?

In Port Heiden, Alaska, the median home is worth about $49,000.

How educated are people in Port Heiden, Alaska?

About 2.7% of adults age 25 and over in Port Heiden, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Heiden, Alaska?

About 27.4% of people in Port Heiden, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Heiden, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Heiden, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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