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Tonsina

Alaska · 47 residents · 158.994 sq mi
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Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 45 residents. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
47
−49%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.2
−24%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
22651761001990201020202024Tonsina
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+43.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.8%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(78)
Black2.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian3.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+54.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 86.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
67.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Female
59.6%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−38.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonsina, Alaska?

Tonsina, Alaska has about 47 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Tonsina, Alaska?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tonsina, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tonsina, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Tonsina, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tonsina, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tonsina, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 29 residents, a change of about 161 percent over that period.

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

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