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Tenakee Springs

Alaska · 116 residents · 13.149 sq mi
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Tenakee Springs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $239,100. With a median age of 62.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 62.2
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
116
+12%since 2000
from 104 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
62.2
+33%since 2000
from 46.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
68961251531821990201020202024Tenakee Springs
2024163
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,384
+107%since 2000
from $20,482 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade38.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.7%
+21.9 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
10.3% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+28%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(99)
Black1.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.6%(13)
Diversity Score
12
+14%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
100.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.5%
−23.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.7%
−73.8 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tenakee Springs, Alaska?

Tenakee Springs, Alaska has about 116 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tenakee Springs, Alaska earns about $44,250 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 $239,100.

How educated are people in Tenakee Springs, Alaska?

About 33.6% 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 5.8% 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 24 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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