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Teller

Alaska · 241 residents (2025 est.) · 1.492 sq mi
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Teller has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $38,100. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 41% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
255
−5%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
171 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
31.3
+30%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:241 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1391852322783251990201020202024Teller
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,060
+191%since 2000
from $8,617 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
+24%since 2010
from 0.401 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services14.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,100
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,063
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
45.9% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−53%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
26
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic7.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(32)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.4%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.9%(247)
Diversity Score7.6%(19)
Diversity Score
8
−36%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.4%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
9.1%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
67.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
64.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.7%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.1%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−46.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
−41.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+5.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2016
from 76.5% 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 Teller, Alaska?

Teller, Alaska has about 255 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Teller, Alaska?

The typical household in Teller, Alaska earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Teller, Alaska expensive?

In Teller, Alaska, the median home is worth about $38,100, and the typical rent is about $1,063 a month.

How educated are people in Teller, Alaska?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Teller, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Teller, Alaska?

About 33.3% of people in Teller, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Teller, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Teller, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 101 residents, a change of about 66 percent over that period.

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