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Tanacross

Alaska · 144 residents · 79.108 sq mi
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Tanacross has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 31% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
62% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

144
+3%since 2000
from 140 in 2000
1990 – 2024
2 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
36.5
+12%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
42781151521881990201020202024Tanacross
2024155
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$53,750
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$17,138
+82%since 2000
from $9,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.8%
−28.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services10%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$775
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
62.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
37.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic9%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other92.4%(133)
Diversity Score26.9%(39)
27
−12%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.0 min
+77%since 2000
from 8.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
46.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
36.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

30.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 27.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
36.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2011
from 44.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
46.7%
−39.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

62.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
37.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
29.7%
−35.5 ptssince 2013
from 65.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tanacross, Alaska?

Tanacross, Alaska has about 144 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tanacross, Alaska?

The typical household in Tanacross, Alaska earns about $53,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tanacross, Alaska expensive?

In Tanacross, Alaska, the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Tanacross, Alaska?

About 6.6% 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 4.8% 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 39 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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