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Saxman

Alaska · 384 residents · 0.964 sq mi
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Saxman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,923. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $194,400. Households here earn about 46% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−11%since 2000
from 431 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
398 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 447 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+25%since 2000
from 31.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3083564044514991990201020202024Saxman
2024324
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,923
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,031
+41%since 2000
from $15,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance26.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information16.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$194,400
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $169,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
36.7% rent
Afford Score
4.6
+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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic14.6%(56)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(10)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other78.7%(302)
Diversity Score39.7%(152)
Diversity Score
40
+66%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+73%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
18.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 25.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 61.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.2%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−53.4 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Saxman, Alaska?

Saxman, Alaska has about 384 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Saxman, Alaska?

The typical household in Saxman, Alaska earns about $41,923 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 $194,400, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Saxman, Alaska?

About 5.6% 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 19.3% 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 4 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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