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Wainwright

Alaska · 556 residents · 10.314 sq mi
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Wainwright is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $65,156. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $115,600. At a median age of 27.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
556
+2%since 2000
from 546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
54 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.6
+13%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275196117037951990201020202024Wainwright
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,156
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,722 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,395
+16%since 2000
from $16,709 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
36.1%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.347
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+20%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.8%(37)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.4%(35)
2010
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(44)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.4%(536)
Diversity Score18.3%(102)
Diversity Score
18
+185%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.8 min
−4%since 2000
from 7.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
10.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
49.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% 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
76.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
64.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
15.0%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wainwright, Alaska?

Wainwright, Alaska has about 556 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wainwright, Alaska?

The typical household in Wainwright, Alaska earns about $65,156 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wainwright, Alaska expensive?

In Wainwright, Alaska, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Wainwright, Alaska?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Wainwright, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wainwright, Alaska?

About 11.4% of people in Wainwright, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wainwright, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wainwright, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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