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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Talkeetna

Alaska · 772 residents · 94.218 sq mi
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Talkeetna has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $38,289. The city has more than doubled in size since 1990, adding 507 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $86,100. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.0
US median: 35.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 124%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
772
+191%since 1990
from 265 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Median age
39.0
+19%since 1990
from 32.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1684597511K1K1990201020202024Talkeetna
2024944
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 53.6%(28)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.6%(51)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 147.6%(59)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 198.7%(67)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 242.6%(20)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.9%(107)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4421.5%(166)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5420.2%(156)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 649.2%(71)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 744.5%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841%(8)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(4)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,289
+142%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,991 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,695
+105%since 1990
from $11,576 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.8%
−23.5 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,100
+124%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$612
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $396 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
73.5%
+13.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.0% in 1990
26.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(258)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Ancestry
Irish19.8%(187)
German15.3%(144)
Italian12.8%(121)
Dutch9.6%(91)
English9.1%(86)
Portuguese4.7%(44)
American3.4%(32)
Scottish2.8%(26)
Swedish2.6%(25)
French2.3%(22)
Norwegian2.3%(22)
Polish1.4%(13)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
Bulgarian1.3%(12)
Czech1.3%(12)
Russian1.3%(12)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Italian population · Largest Dutch population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+26.6 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.6%
−5.8 ptssince 1990
from 95.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−57%since 1990
from 26.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.9%(106)
Married46.8%(178)
Widowed2.1%(8)
Divorced23.2%(88)
Women 15+
Never married29.1%(102)
Married50.9%(178)
Widowed2.9%(10)
Divorced17.1%(60)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talkeetna, Alaska?

Talkeetna, Alaska has about 772 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Talkeetna, Alaska?

The typical household in Talkeetna, Alaska earns about $38,289 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talkeetna, Alaska expensive?

In Talkeetna, Alaska, the median home is worth about $86,100, and the typical rent is about $612 a month.

How educated are people in Talkeetna, Alaska?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Talkeetna, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talkeetna, Alaska?

About 10.8% of people in Talkeetna, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talkeetna, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Talkeetna, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 507 residents, a change of about 191 percent over that period.

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

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