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Sunrise

Alaska · 23 residents · 13.023 sq mi
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Population has grown 28% since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
61% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
23
+28%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Population, 2000 – 2024
0152944582000201020202024Sunrise
202423
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
60.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.193
−14%since 2013
from 0.223 in 2013
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
60.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
39.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
60.9%
+60.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
Female
39.1%
+39.1 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.9%
−39.1 ptssince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Sunrise, Alaska?

Sunrise, Alaska has about 23 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sunrise, Alaska?

About 60.9% of adults age 25 and over in Sunrise, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sunrise, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Sunrise, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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