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South Van Horn

Alaska · 572 residents · 7.866 sq mi
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South Van Horn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,214. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2023. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

572
+62%since 2023
from 354 in 2023
2010 – 2024
73 / sq mi
+62%since 2023
from 45 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
327408489569650201020202024South Van Horn
2024572
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.6%(9)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 914.7%(84)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.5%(37)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.9%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(49)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(91)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.1%(92)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.4%(54)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.7%(107)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.6%(38)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$73,214
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $66,944 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$41,998
−12%since 2023
from $47,902 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.350
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.352 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance25.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical25.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing6.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Information3.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$41,500
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
91.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
8.2% rent
13.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
19.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
0.6
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
34
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.1%(64)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(378)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(19)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other30.1%(172)
59
+59%since 2023
from 37 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(19)
Asian origin
Filipino0.5%(3)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(4)
Ancestry
English18.9%(108)
Scottish8.6%(49)
German5.6%(32)
British4.2%(24)
Irish4.2%(24)
Polish1.2%(7)
Russian1%(6)
Norwegian0.7%(4)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest German population · Largest British population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

6.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−18%since 2023
from 13.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
91.6%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
1.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
6.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
58.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
12.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
49.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
13.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 15.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
71.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
91.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 93.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
3.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.4%(48)
Married45.6%(113)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced35.1%(87)
Women 15+
Never married19%(44)
Married45.9%(106)
Widowed7.4%(17)
Divorced27.7%(64)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Van Horn, Alaska?

South Van Horn, Alaska has about 572 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Van Horn, Alaska?

The typical household in South Van Horn, Alaska earns about $73,214 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Van Horn, Alaska expensive?

In South Van Horn, Alaska, the median home is worth about $41,500.

How educated are people in South Van Horn, Alaska?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Van Horn, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Van Horn, Alaska?

About 9.8% of people in South Van Horn, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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