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South Van Horn

Alaska · 503 residents · 7.866 sq mi
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South Van Horn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,288. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $18,300. Households here earn about 28% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

503
+2%since 2019
from 493 in 2019
2010 – 2024
64 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 63 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
37.5
+10%since 2019
from 34.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
327408489569650201020202024South Van Horn
2024572
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,288
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,875 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$23,861
−6%since 2019
from $25,335 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2019
from 49.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 6.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$18,300
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $25,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
64.2%
−31.1 ptssince 2019
from 95.3% in 2019
35.8% rent
0.3
−8%since 2019
from 0.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(330)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.1%(163)
Diversity Score55.3%(273)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.8%(316)
Black3.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(43)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other38.9%(196)
Diversity Score71.9%(362)
72
+30%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−31%since 2019
from 26.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
78.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 82.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
7.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 5.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
66.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2019
from 65.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
15.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 58.6% in 2019
38.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 41.4% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
22.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 23.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Van Horn, Alaska?

South Van Horn, Alaska has about 503 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Van Horn, Alaska earns about $56,288 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 $18,300.

How educated are people in South Van Horn, Alaska?

About 10.3% 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 10.1% 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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