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Skwentna

Alaska · 97 residents · 438.612 sq mi
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Skwentna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,667. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $100,000. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 38.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

97
−13%since 2000
from 111 in 2000
1990 – 2024
0 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
61.0
+37%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
03161921221990201020202024Skwentna
202497
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,667
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$20,736
−14%since 2000
from $23,994 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 53.3%
38.1%
+32.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.406
+164%since 2013
from 0.154 in 2013
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance36.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical36.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$100,000
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
100.0%
+16.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
91.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
35.0%
+35.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
2.1
−79%since 2000
from 10.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(103)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(4)
Diversity Score9.9%(10)
10
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 36.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 95.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 3.2%
26.7%
−40.0 ptssince 2013
from 66.7% in 2013
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 0.4%
52.5%
−47.5 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 5.2%
47.6%
+47.6 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 63.5%
23.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 13.1%
16.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2013
from 33.3% in 2013
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.5%
−51.5 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
51.5%
+51.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 14.1%
21.1%
−78.9 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 6.2%
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
41.2%
−26.8 ptssince 2013
from 68.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
80.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
91.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skwentna, Alaska?

Skwentna, Alaska has about 97 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skwentna, Alaska?

The typical household in Skwentna, Alaska earns about $46,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skwentna, Alaska expensive?

In Skwentna, Alaska, the median home is worth about $100,000.

How educated are people in Skwentna, Alaska?

About 31.6% of adults age 25 and over in Skwentna, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skwentna, Alaska?

About 38.1% of people in Skwentna, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skwentna, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Skwentna, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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