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Tanana

Alaska · 246 residents · 10.67 sq mi
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Tanana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,188. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 62 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $55,000. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 52% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
246
−20%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
23 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+32%since 2000
from 34.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1742222703173651990201020202024Tanana
2024334
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,188
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,769
+138%since 2000
from $12,077 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 23.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services9.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food6.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $510 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−12%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(26)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.7%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(4)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other85.5%(210)
Diversity Score37.6%(92)
Diversity Score
38
+344%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
+47%since 2000
from 8.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
29.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
50.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
43.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2013
from 50.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tanana, Alaska?

Tanana, Alaska has about 246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tanana, Alaska?

The typical household in Tanana, Alaska earns about $37,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tanana, Alaska expensive?

In Tanana, Alaska, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Tanana, Alaska?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tanana, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tanana, Alaska?

About 14.7% of people in Tanana, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tanana, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tanana, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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