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Sleetmute

Alaska · 48 residents · 95.595 sq mi
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Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 31.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−52%since 2000
from 100 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
−26%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4161821021221990201020202024Sleetmute
202448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,200
+209%since 2000
from $8,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
50.0%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.3%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
−8%since 2010
from 0.433 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance31.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services18.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
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%
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
78.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
64.1%
+32.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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-Hispanic11%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other87.5%(42)
Diversity Score27.3%(13)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.1 min
−44%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% 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
27.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
27.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% 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
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
−23.4 ptssince 2011
from 31.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2011
from 52.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
72.7%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.7%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+49.4 ptssince 2017
from 29.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
57.8%
−18.7 ptssince 2016
from 76.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sleetmute, Alaska?

Sleetmute, Alaska has about 48 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sleetmute, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sleetmute, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sleetmute, Alaska?

About 31.3% of people in Sleetmute, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sleetmute, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Sleetmute, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 67 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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