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Teller

Alaska · 229 residents · 1.492 sq mi
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Teller has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,688. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $125,000. At a median age of 25.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 190%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
229
−15%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
153 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.1
+5%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1391852322783251990201020202024Teller
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,688
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,716
+36%since 2000
from $8,617 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade1.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,000
+190%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−71.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
69.4% rent
Vacancy rate
13.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+144%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.6%(221)
Diversity Score9.4%(22)
Diversity Score
9
−21%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.3 min
−27%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
17.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
10.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
57.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
71.4%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
50.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.9%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teller, Alaska?

Teller, Alaska has about 229 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Teller, Alaska?

The typical household in Teller, Alaska earns about $34,688 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 $125,000, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Teller, Alaska?

About 6.0% 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 40.4% 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 75 residents, a change of about 49 percent over that period.

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