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Saxman

Alaska · 411 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Saxman has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,821. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $165,300. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
411
−5%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
426 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
+11%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3083564044514991990201020202024Saxman
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,821
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,802
+20%since 2000
from $15,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.353
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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
$165,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
2.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.8%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.0
−21%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic28.1%(121)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.8%(103)
2010
White, non-Hispanic28.7%(118)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(17)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other73.5%(302)
Diversity Score57.6%(237)
Diversity Score
58
+141%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
62.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
14.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% 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
2.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−42.8 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Home value$98,900−40%
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Income$48,750−11%
Home value$183,300+11%
Population380+1%
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Ila
Income$54,375−1%
Home value$205,300+24%
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Income$51,250−7%
Home value$192,000+16%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxman, Alaska?

Saxman, Alaska has about 411 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saxman, Alaska?

The typical household in Saxman, Alaska earns about $54,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Saxman, Alaska expensive?

In Saxman, Alaska, the median home is worth about $165,300, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Saxman, Alaska?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Saxman, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Saxman, Alaska?

About 24.8% of people in Saxman, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Saxman, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Saxman, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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