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Russian Mission

Alaska · 402 residents (2025 est.) · 5.374 sq mi
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Russian Mission has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,857. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $95,000. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
314
+6%since 2000
from 296 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
58 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.0
+38%since 2000
from 18.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:402 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
141252363474581990201020202024Russian Mission
2024314
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,857
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,639
+51%since 2000
from $8,358 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.0%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.528
+27%since 2010
from 0.415 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.3%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 52.9% in 2000
26.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
30.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
−16%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
5
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(314)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.1 min
−29%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
57.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% 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
91.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 95.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
50.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2011
from 29.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
45.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2012
from 4.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.1%
−51.1 ptssince 2013
from 64.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2017
from 68.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.0%
+19.1 ptssince 2016
from 67.9% 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 Russian Mission, Alaska?

Russian Mission, Alaska has about 314 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Russian Mission, Alaska?

The typical household in Russian Mission, Alaska earns about $42,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Russian Mission, Alaska expensive?

In Russian Mission, Alaska, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in Russian Mission, Alaska?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in Russian Mission, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Russian Mission, Alaska?

About 36.0% of people in Russian Mission, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Russian Mission, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Russian Mission, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 74 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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