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Takotna

Alaska · 15 residents · 23.404 sq mi
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Takotna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,000. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 62.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

15
−70%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
62.3
+86%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
9264461781990201020202024Takotna
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$66,000
+148%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$58,540
+345%since 2000
from $13,143 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.403
+54%since 2010
from 0.262 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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

41.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
58.3% rent
36.8%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic40%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other40%(6)
Diversity Score80%(12)
80
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
33.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
46.7%
−21.0 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
28.6%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
57.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

66.7%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
33.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
20.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
53.3%
+44.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
60.0%
−29.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
41.7%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 16.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2016
from 87.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2016
from 8.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Takotna, Alaska?

Takotna, Alaska has about 15 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Takotna, Alaska?

The typical household in Takotna, Alaska earns about $66,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Takotna, Alaska?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Takotna, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Takotna, Alaska?

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

Has Takotna, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Takotna, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -58 percent over that period.

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

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