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Unalakleet

Alaska · 688 residents · 2.862 sq mi
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Unalakleet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $47,222. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $123,400. At a median age of 33.1, 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: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

688
−8%since 2000
from 747 in 2000
1990 – 2025
240 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 261 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.1
+8%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4915756607448281990201020202024Unalakleet
2024519
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$47,222
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,575
+30%since 2000
from $15,845 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
28.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
14.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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

$123,400
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$879
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
17.8%
−41.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
38.7% rent
18.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
11.6%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.6
+43%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(88)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.5%(79)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(98)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1%(7)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other86.4%(594)
Diversity Score34.3%(236)
34
+226%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.6 min
−23%since 2000
from 7.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
19.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
6.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
38.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
2.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
53.9%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

34.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
36.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
48.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
11.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Unalakleet, Alaska?

Unalakleet, Alaska has about 688 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Unalakleet, Alaska?

The typical household in Unalakleet, Alaska earns about $47,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Unalakleet, Alaska expensive?

In Unalakleet, Alaska, the median home is worth about $123,400, and the typical rent is about $879 a month.

How educated are people in Unalakleet, Alaska?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Unalakleet, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Unalakleet, Alaska?

About 14.5% of people in Unalakleet, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Unalakleet, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Unalakleet, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 42 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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