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Tonsina

Alaska · 78 residents · 158.994 sq mi
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Tonsina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,125. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $237,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 48% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−15%since 2000
from 92 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+16%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
22651761001990201020202024Tonsina
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,125
+141%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2012
Per capita income
$28,778
+115%since 2000
from $13,390 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade53.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$237,500
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $106,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2012
Owner-occupied
28.2%
−54.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
62.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
2.4
−27%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2012
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other61%(48)
Diversity Score60.6%(47)
Diversity Score
61
+321%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+22.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
46.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
33.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
46.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
Female
71.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tonsina, Alaska?

Tonsina, Alaska has about 78 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tonsina, Alaska?

The typical household in Tonsina, Alaska earns about $98,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tonsina, Alaska expensive?

In Tonsina, Alaska, the median home is worth about $237,500.

How educated are people in Tonsina, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 14.3% 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 60 residents, a change of about 333 percent over that period.

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

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