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Tyonek

Alaska · 291 residents · 67.931 sq mi
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Tyonek has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $65,750. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,700. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
291
+51%since 2000
from 193 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
+3%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
931772603434271990201020202024Tyonek
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,750
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,667 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,749
+155%since 2000
from $11,261 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+30.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
−25%since 2010
from 0.531 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
54.9%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
45.1% rent
Vacancy rate
44.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−36%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.4%(111)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other79.7%(232)
Diversity Score41.7%(121)
Diversity Score
42
−27%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+27.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.6 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 8.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.1%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.8%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% 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
28.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 18.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
77.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
43.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
42.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−55.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2013
from 43.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+38.4 ptssince 2017
from 44.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 95.7% 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 Tyonek, Alaska?

Tyonek, Alaska has about 291 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tyonek, Alaska?

The typical household in Tyonek, Alaska earns about $65,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tyonek, Alaska expensive?

In Tyonek, Alaska, the median home is worth about $46,700, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Tyonek, Alaska?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Tyonek, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tyonek, Alaska?

About 16.8% of people in Tyonek, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tyonek, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Tyonek, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 170 residents, a change of about 140 percent over that period.

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