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Talkeetna

Alaska · 1,055 residents · 94.218 sq mi
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Talkeetna is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,947. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $198,600. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,055
+37%since 2000
from 772 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
11 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+29%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1684597511K1K1990201020202024Talkeetna
2024944
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,947
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,289 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,568
+8%since 2000
from $23,695 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+33.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$198,600
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,198
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $612 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+19%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(678)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.2%(25)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87%(918)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(18)
Asian1.2%(13)
Other3.9%(41)
Diversity Score18%(190)
Diversity Score
18
+455%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 31.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+31%since 2000
from 11.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
81.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
55.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.4%
−47.4 ptssince 2013
from 67.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talkeetna, Alaska?

Talkeetna, Alaska has about 1,055 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talkeetna, Alaska?

The typical household in Talkeetna, Alaska earns about $73,947 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 $198,600, and the typical rent is about $1,198 a month.

How educated are people in Talkeetna, Alaska?

About 26.3% 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 7.6% 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 790 residents, a change of about 298 percent over that period.

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