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Tenakee Springs

Alaska · 131 residents · 13.149 sq mi
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Tenakee Springs is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,114. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $109,400. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
131
+26%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.5
+19%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
68961251531821990201020202024Tenakee Springs
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,114
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,145
+37%since 2000
from $20,482 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.312
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance22.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical22.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
−38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
20.8%
−47.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
18.1% rent
Vacancy rate
63.4%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−57%since 2000
from 4.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(3)
Asian1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.2%(11)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(122)
Black0.8%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(2)
Asian0.8%(1)
Other19.2%(25)
Diversity Score40.1%(53)
Diversity Score
40
+295%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.7%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
33.3%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
51.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% 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
86.7%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.2%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
15.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
27.5%
−18.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenakee Springs, Alaska?

Tenakee Springs, Alaska has about 131 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tenakee Springs, Alaska?

The typical household in Tenakee Springs, Alaska earns about $60,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tenakee Springs, Alaska expensive?

In Tenakee Springs, Alaska, the median home is worth about $109,400.

How educated are people in Tenakee Springs, Alaska?

About 58.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tenakee Springs, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tenakee Springs, Alaska?

About 24.4% of people in Tenakee Springs, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tenakee Springs, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tenakee Springs, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 39 residents, a change of about 42 percent over that period.

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