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Teller

Alaska · 249 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 $28,958. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,500. At a median age of 26.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 120%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

249
−7%since 2000
from 268 in 2000
1990 – 2025
167 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 180 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
26.3
+10%since 2000
from 24.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1391852322783251990201020202024Teller
2024255
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,958
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$11,465
+33%since 2000
from $8,617 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
42.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 37.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$112,500
+120%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $475 in 2000
US average: $1,124
53.4%
−17.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.1% in 2000
46.6% rent
3.9
+163%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian2%(5)
Other97.9%(244)
Diversity Score14.7%(37)
15
+24%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
13.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
77.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

18.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 17.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
47.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
26.2%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

55.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
44.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
28.7%
−33.5 ptssince 2013
from 62.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Teller, Alaska?

Teller, Alaska has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Teller, Alaska?

The typical household in Teller, Alaska earns about $28,958 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 $112,500, and the typical rent is about $900 a month.

How educated are people in Teller, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 42.6% 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 95 residents, a change of about 62 percent over that period.

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

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