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Thorne Bay

Alaska · 476 residents · 26.673 sq mi
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Thorne Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,279. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $165,400. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% 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
476
−15%since 2000
from 557 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
18 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 21 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+24%since 2000
from 38.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4555015485946411990201020202024Thorne Bay
2024519
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,279
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,271
+36%since 2000
from $20,836 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $101,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$794
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
21.6% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+58%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(511)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.3%(19)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(394)
Black0.6%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(34)
Diversity Score24%(114)
Diversity Score
24
+620%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
28.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−16.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−22.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Female
46.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
−69.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thorne Bay, Alaska?

Thorne Bay, Alaska has about 476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thorne Bay, Alaska earns about $47,279 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 $165,400, and the typical rent is about $794 a month.

How educated are people in Thorne Bay, Alaska?

About 26.5% 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 14.8% 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 95 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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