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Utqiaġvik

Alaska · 4,927 residents · 18.77 sq mi
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Utqiaġvik is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $87,870. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $197,200. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
4,927
+12%since 2019
from 4,416 in 2019
2018 – 2025
Population density
262 / sq mi
+12%since 2019
from 235 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
30.5
+7%since 2019
from 28.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2018 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K201820202024Utqiaġvik
20245K
201820202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,870
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $86,413 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2018 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,900
−4%since 2019
from $30,999 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 55.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$197,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $185,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2018 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,069
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,039 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 45.4% in 2019
57.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+5%since 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2018 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic10.2%(450)
Black2.2%(97)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(67)
Asian11%(484)
Other75.1%(3,318)
Diversity Score51.5%(2,276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.5%(665)
Black1.4%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(173)
Asian12%(591)
Other76.1%(3,751)
Diversity Score57.4%(2,830)
Diversity Score
57
+11%since 2019
from 52 in 2019
2018 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 15.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 87.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.5 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 6.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
38.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 39.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
24.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
17.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 68.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 40.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.7% in 2019
Female
48.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.3% in 2019
Foreign born
9.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Utqiaġvik, Alaska?

Utqiaġvik, Alaska has about 4,927 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Utqiaġvik, Alaska?

The typical household in Utqiaġvik, Alaska earns about $87,870 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Utqiaġvik, Alaska expensive?

In Utqiaġvik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $197,200, and the typical rent is about $1,069 a month.

How educated are people in Utqiaġvik, Alaska?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Utqiaġvik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Utqiaġvik, Alaska?

About 10.9% of people in Utqiaġvik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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