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Steele Creek

Alaska · 5,928 residents · 92.892 sq mi
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Steele Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $121,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $348,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 31% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

5,928
+1%since 2023
from 5,861 in 2023
2010 – 2024
64 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 63 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.7
−5%since 2023
from 41.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
6K6K7K7K8K201020202024Steele Creek
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$121,364
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $117,260 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$49,507
−7%since 2023
from $53,386 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
3.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.304
−15%since 2023
from 0.356 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Information3.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$348,400
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $331,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,223
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $980 in 2023
US average: $1,442
89.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
10.3% rent
17.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
16.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.2%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.9
+2%since 2023
from 2.8 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(4,576)
Black0.3%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(183)
Asian2.3%(133)
Other16.2%(950)
Diversity Score45.3%(2,657)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.8%(4,970)
Black1.5%(90)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(78)
Asian1.9%(113)
Other11.4%(677)
Diversity Score35.4%(2,099)
35
−22%since 2023
from 45 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 46.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
11.1%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.7 min
+11%since 2023
from 25.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
67.8%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.8% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
15.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
4.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
13.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
40.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 43.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.9% in 2023
50.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.1% in 2023
2.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
98.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
96.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Steele Creek, Alaska?

Steele Creek, Alaska has about 5,928 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Steele Creek, Alaska?

The typical household in Steele Creek, Alaska earns about $121,364 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Steele Creek, Alaska expensive?

In Steele Creek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $348,400, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Steele Creek, Alaska?

About 35.3% of adults age 25 and over in Steele Creek, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Steele Creek, Alaska?

About 3.3% of people in Steele Creek, 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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