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St. Michael

Alaska · 456 residents · 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 $42,813. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $70,000. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 45% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
456
+24%since 2000
from 368 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
21 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 17 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
22.4
+3%since 2000
from 21.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1482353234104971990201020202024St. Michael
2024177
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,813
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,473
−2%since 2000
from $10,692 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,000
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.5%(25)
Black0.7%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other99.7%(455)
Diversity Score15.1%(69)
Diversity Score
15
+57%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.1 min
−1%since 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
2.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
82.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.8%
−18.2 ptssince 2011
from 75.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
44.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.1%
−43.1 ptssince 2013
from 65.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Michael, Alaska?

St. Michael, Alaska has about 456 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in St. Michael, Alaska earns about $42,813 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Michael, Alaska expensive?

In St. Michael, Alaska, the median home is worth about $70,000.

How educated are people in St. Michael, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 22.3% of people in St. Michael, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Michael, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Michael, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 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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