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Shaktoolik

Alaska · 212 residents · 1.068 sq mi
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Shaktoolik has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,417. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
212
−8%since 2000
from 230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
199 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 215 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+46%since 2000
from 24.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1602062532993461990201020202024Shaktoolik
2024283
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,417
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,936
+52%since 2000
from $10,491 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
83.1%
+26.5 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−65%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic5.2%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.4%(20)
Black1.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.8%(209)
Diversity Score24.3%(52)
Diversity Score
24
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.3 min
−54%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
78.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
33.6%
+12.0 ptssince 2011
from 21.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.0%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2013
from 60.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Shaktoolik, Alaska?

Shaktoolik, Alaska has about 212 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Shaktoolik, Alaska?

The typical household in Shaktoolik, Alaska earns about $60,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Shaktoolik, Alaska expensive?

In Shaktoolik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $84,500, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Shaktoolik, Alaska?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Shaktoolik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Shaktoolik, Alaska?

About 12.0% of people in Shaktoolik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Shaktoolik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Shaktoolik, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 37 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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