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Tanaina

Alaska · 8,197 residents · 30.308 sq mi
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Tanaina is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $67,197. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $209,300. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,197
+64%since 2000
from 4,993 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
270 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 165 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,197
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,631
+11%since 2000
from $23,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$209,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $126,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$995
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $798 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.4%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+59%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(4,308)
Black0.5%(27)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(172)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.1%(605)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(6,833)
Black0.8%(64)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(371)
Asian1.2%(99)
Other7.9%(650)
Diversity Score33.1%(2,712)
Diversity Score
33
+173%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 92.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
−15%since 2000
from 35.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.9%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.8%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tanaina, Alaska?

Tanaina, Alaska has about 8,197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tanaina, Alaska?

The typical household in Tanaina, Alaska earns about $67,197 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tanaina, Alaska expensive?

In Tanaina, Alaska, the median home is worth about $209,300, and the typical rent is about $995 a month.

How educated are people in Tanaina, Alaska?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tanaina, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tanaina, Alaska?

About 10.1% of people in Tanaina, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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