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Slana

Alaska · 119 residents · 252.825 sq mi
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Population has declined 4% since 2000. With a median age of 76.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 76.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
119
−4%since 2000
from 124 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
76.1
+64%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
0771532303071990201020202024Slana
2024119
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,794
+39%since 2000
from $20,018 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.517
+38%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade100%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Owner-occupied
36.1%
−52.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
63.9% rent
Vacancy rate
64.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(100)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(84)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.4%(35)
Diversity Score51.9%(62)
Diversity Score
52
+2018%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
70.6%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+56.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−40.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 50.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
20.2%
−39.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
45.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2012
from 20.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−77.4 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
45.9%
+24.1 ptssince 2021
from 21.8% in 2021
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 100.0% in 2021
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Slana, Alaska?

Slana, Alaska has about 119 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Slana, Alaska?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Slana, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Slana, Alaska?

About 23.5% of people in Slana, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Slana, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Slana, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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