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Wainwright

Alaska · 628 residents · 10.314 sq mi
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Wainwright has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,167. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $94,400. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 22%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
628
+15%since 2000
from 546 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
61 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 53 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
27.1
+11%since 2000
from 24.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4275196117037951990201020202024Wainwright
2024718
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,167
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,536
+65%since 2000
from $16,709 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,400
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $80,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $689 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
61.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.5% in 2000
38.5% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(21)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other92%(578)
Diversity Score11.1%(70)
Diversity Score
11
+74%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.4 min
−38%since 2000
from 7.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
19.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
65.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 31.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 69.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.7%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
46.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.5%
−42.0 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wainwright, Alaska?

Wainwright, Alaska has about 628 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wainwright, Alaska?

The typical household in Wainwright, Alaska earns about $69,167 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 $94,400, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Wainwright, Alaska?

About 5.9% 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 11.8% 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 126 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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