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Takotna

Alaska · 56 residents · 23.404 sq mi
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Takotna has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 56.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

56
+12%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.0
+34%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
9264461781990201020202024Takotna
202415
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,750
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$11,796
−10%since 2000
from $13,143 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
56.6%
+40.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
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

$875
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $413 in 2000
US average: $1,124
50.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 47.4% in 2000
50.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.4%(26)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other54.7%(31)
Diversity Score73.6%(41)
74
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.0 min
−31%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
100.0%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
87.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
33.3%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

35.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
64.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
34.0%
−55.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Takotna, Alaska?

Takotna, Alaska has about 56 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Takotna, Alaska?

The typical household in Takotna, Alaska earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Takotna, Alaska expensive?

In Takotna, Alaska, the typical rent is about $875 a month.

How educated are people in Takotna, Alaska?

About 16.7% 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 56.6% of people in Takotna, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Takotna, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Takotna, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 20 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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