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South Naknek

Alaska · 73 residents · 87.452 sq mi
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South Naknek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,063. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 64 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $96,700. With a median age of 49.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

73
−47%since 2000
from 137 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
49.4
+38%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
3160891181471990201020202024South Naknek
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,063
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$34,663
+166%since 2000
from $13,019 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.439
+58%since 2010
from 0.277 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction25%
US avg: 1.2%
Information20.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$96,700
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
55.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.0% in 2000
44.7% rent
65.2%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.8
−39%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic10.9%(15)
Black1.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.3%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.4%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other83.6%(61)
Diversity Score34.3%(25)
34
−40%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.6 min
−38%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
62.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
29.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
17.0%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

25.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2011
from 17.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
43.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
16.7%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
33.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

56.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
43.8%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
6.8%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
26.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 33.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
47.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2013
from 71.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2017
from 83.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
94.5%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.5% 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 South Naknek, Alaska?

South Naknek, Alaska has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Naknek, Alaska?

The typical household in South Naknek, Alaska earns about $54,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Naknek, Alaska expensive?

In South Naknek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $96,700.

How educated are people in South Naknek, Alaska?

About 4.2% of adults age 25 and over in South Naknek, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Naknek, Alaska?

About 20.5% of people in South Naknek, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Naknek, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, South Naknek, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 60 residents, a change of about -45 percent over that period.

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

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