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Sunrise

Alaska · 15 residents · 13.023 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 3 residents. 100% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
More educated
100% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
33% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15
−17%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+13%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
0152944582000201020202024Sunrise
202423
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$93,003
+66%since 2000
from $56,000 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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

Owner-occupied
33.3%
−55.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
66.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other33.3%(5)
Diversity Score57.5%(9)
Diversity Score
57
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
74.4%
+74.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.6%
−74.4 ptssince 2012
from 100.0% in 2012
Female
74.4%
+74.4 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sunrise, Alaska?

Sunrise, Alaska has about 15 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sunrise, Alaska?

About 100.0% 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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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