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St. Michael

Alaska · 444 residents (2025 est.) · 21.747 sq mi
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St. Michael has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 52% since 2000, a loss of 191 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−52%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−52%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.4
−11%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:444 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1482353234104971990201020202024St. Michael
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,326
+15%since 2000
from $10,692 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−23%since 2010
from 0.458 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(35)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(177)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.2 min
−28%since 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% 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
8.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% 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
92.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 28.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
58.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.6%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.8%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
36.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−55.0 ptssince 2013
from 65.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+43.7 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+12.9 ptssince 2016
from 80.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Michael, Alaska?

St. Michael, Alaska has about 177 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Michael, Alaska?

The typical household in St. Michael, Alaska earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in St. Michael, Alaska?

About 4.5% of adults age 25 and over in St. Michael, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Michael, Alaska?

About 20.0% of people in St. Michael, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Michael, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Michael, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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