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Port Protection

Alaska · 48 residents · 3.709 sq mi
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Port Protection has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $13,958. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. Median home value is $77,600. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 79% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−24%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
13 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.5
+12%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
0234668911990201020202024Port Protection
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$13,958
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $10,938 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2014
Per capita income
$11,965
−1%since 2000
from $12,058 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2000
from 57.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction100%
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%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$77,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2018
Owner-occupied
3.8%
−76.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
34.6% rent
Vacancy rate
40.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
5.6
+6%since 2000
from 5.3 in 2000
1990 – 2014
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.5%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(3)
Asian1.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.8%(11)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.1%(6)
Diversity Score
13
−22%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 24.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
28.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Female
40.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
42.9%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port Protection, Alaska?

Port Protection, Alaska has about 48 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Port Protection, Alaska earns about $13,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port Protection, Alaska expensive?

In Port Protection, Alaska, the median home is worth about $77,600.

How educated are people in Port Protection, Alaska?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in Port Protection, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port Protection, Alaska?

About 18.4% of people in Port Protection, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Port Protection, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Port Protection, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 9 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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