CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Port Lions

Alaska · 194 residents · 4.986 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Port Lions is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $64,167. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $144,600. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−24%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
39 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+24%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111511922322731990201020202024Port Lions
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,167
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,555
+40%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$144,600
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $492 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−62.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
36.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
10.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+1%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Port Lions on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic35.1%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian2.6%(5)
Other71.7%(139)
Diversity Score60.1%(117)
Diversity Score
60
+368%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
14.0%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
+28%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
22.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.9%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.7%
−51.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Port Lions

Clyattville
Pop 147
Danville
Pop 161
Manor
Pop 136
Allentown
Pop 192
Places similar to Port Lions
Head to head

Compare Port Lions side by side

PORT LIONS VS
Clyattville
Income$46,250−28%
Home value$236,400+63%
Population147−9%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PORT LIONS VS
Danville
Income$43,750−32%
Home value$120,800−16%
Population161−1%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PORT LIONS VS
Manor
Income–
Home value–
Population136−16%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
PORT LIONS VS
Allentown
Income$46,538−27%
Home value$108,800−25%
Population192+19%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Lions, Alaska?

Port Lions, Alaska has about 194 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Lions, Alaska earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Lions, Alaska expensive?

In Port Lions, Alaska, the median home is worth about $144,600, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Port Lions, Alaska?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Port Lions, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Lions, Alaska?

About 6.0% of people in Port Lions, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Lions, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Lions, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Alaska
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Port Lions with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →