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Port Lions

Alaska · 170 residents · 4.986 sq mi
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Port Lions has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 86 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,000. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
170
−34%since 2000
from 256 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
34 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+41%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1111511922322731990201020202024Port Lions
2024150
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,673
+93%since 2000
from $17,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction32%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance16%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services5.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food5.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information2.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,000
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $87,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
86.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
13.2% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+79%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(33)
2020
White, non-Hispanic32.4%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other66.9%(114)
Diversity Score55.7%(95)
Diversity Score
56
+334%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.2 min
−9%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
48.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2011
from 48.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2013
from 57.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Lions, Alaska?

Port Lions, Alaska has about 170 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Lions, Alaska earns about $43,750 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 $175,000.

How educated are people in Port Lions, Alaska?

About 10.2% 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 6.9% 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 36 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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