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Tanacross

Alaska · 155 residents · 79.108 sq mi
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Tanacross has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $85,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
155
+11%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−1%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
42781151521881990201020202024Tanacross
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,039
+91%since 2000
from $9,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
40.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
+9%since 2010
from 0.374 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

Median home value
$85,000
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−54.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
64.0% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+74%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other90.3%(140)
Diversity Score22.4%(35)
Diversity Score
22
−27%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.6 min
+72%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
51.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.1%
−68.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
37.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−62.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
35.5%
−29.7 ptssince 2013
from 65.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 25.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 52.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tanacross, Alaska?

Tanacross, Alaska has about 155 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tanacross, Alaska?

The typical household in Tanacross, Alaska earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tanacross, Alaska expensive?

In Tanacross, Alaska, the median home is worth about $85,000, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Tanacross, Alaska?

About 3.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tanacross, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tanacross, Alaska?

About 40.6% of people in Tanacross, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tanacross, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tanacross, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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

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