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Salamatof

Alaska · 1,078 residents · 8.031 sq mi
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Salamatof has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 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 $271,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,078
+13%since 2000
from 954 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
134 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 119 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+11%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9291K1K1K1K1990201020202024Salamatof
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,861 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,459
+32%since 2000
from $16,306 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing19.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$271,300
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $112,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+75%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.8%(666)
Black3.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(32)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.6%(206)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.2%(757)
Black2.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2%(22)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other25.3%(272)
Diversity Score55.9%(603)
Diversity Score
56
+159%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+106%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
32.1%
+25.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 38.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
Female
32.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.3%
−74.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Salamatof, Alaska?

Salamatof, Alaska has about 1,078 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Salamatof, Alaska?

The typical household in Salamatof, Alaska earns about $61,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Salamatof, Alaska expensive?

In Salamatof, Alaska, the median home is worth about $271,300, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Salamatof, Alaska?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Salamatof, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Salamatof, Alaska?

About 13.4% of people in Salamatof, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Salamatof, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Salamatof, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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