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Wales

Alaska · 145 residents · 2.304 sq mi
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Wales has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,667. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $162,500. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 67% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
145
−5%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
63 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.4
−2%since 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
451131812493171990201020202024Wales
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,667
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,027
−33%since 2000
from $14,877 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.2%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.493
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance35.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical25%
US avg: 4.2%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services10.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,500
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
9.3%
−56.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
55.8% rent
Vacancy rate
48.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
52.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
7.5
+257%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(13)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(46)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.2%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.1%(142)
Diversity Score14%(20)
Diversity Score
14
−53%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.8 min
−33%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
64.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% 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
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
53.6%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
17.9%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.1%
−60.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wales, Alaska?

Wales, Alaska has about 145 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wales, Alaska?

The typical household in Wales, Alaska earns about $21,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Wales, Alaska expensive?

In Wales, Alaska, the median home is worth about $162,500.

How educated are people in Wales, Alaska?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Wales, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Wales, Alaska?

About 28.2% of people in Wales, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wales, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wales, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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