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Primrose

Alaska · 89 residents · 34.469 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $450,000. With a median age of 62.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 62.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
−4%since 2000
from 93 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.1
+46%since 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
346891311741990201020202024Primrose
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$83,915
+344%since 2000
from $18,904 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+194%since 2012
from 0.142 in 2012
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing93.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing86.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$450,000
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $135,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
58.6%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.8%
+31.3 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
31.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
6.9%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.9%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
86.2%
+86.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
34.1%
−65.9 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+70.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
29.2%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
Female
70.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−57.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−24.3 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2017
from 92.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Primrose, Alaska?

Primrose, Alaska has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Primrose, Alaska expensive?

In Primrose, Alaska, the median home is worth about $450,000.

How educated are people in Primrose, Alaska?

About 58.8% of adults age 25 and over in Primrose, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Primrose, Alaska?

About 9.0% of people in Primrose, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Primrose, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Primrose, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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