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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Thorne Bay

Alaska · 557 residents · 26.673 sq mi
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Thorne Bay has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $101,100.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.8
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

557
−2%since 1990
from 571 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 21 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.8
+24%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4555015485946411990201020202024Thorne Bay
2024519
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,688 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$20,836
+42%since 1990
from $14,691 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.8%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$101,100
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$696
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $595 in 1990
US average: $602
62.1%
+10.8 ptssince 1990
from 51.3% in 1990
37.9% rent
2.2
+61%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(553)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(8)
Asian2.1%(12)
Diversity Score10.9%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(19)
3
−69%since 1990
from 11 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.9%
+7.4 ptssince 1990
from 81.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−10%since 1990
from 13.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorne Bay, Alaska?

Thorne Bay, Alaska has about 557 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Thorne Bay, Alaska?

The typical household in Thorne Bay, Alaska earns about $45,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thorne Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Thorne Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $101,100, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Thorne Bay, Alaska?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Thorne Bay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thorne Bay, Alaska?

About 7.8% of people in Thorne Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Thorne Bay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Thorne Bay, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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