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Wales

Alaska · 168 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 $28,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $73,100. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 63% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

168
+11%since 2000
from 152 in 2000
1990 – 2025
73 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 66 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
26.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 26.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
451131812493171990201020202024Wales
2024238
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,571
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$11,146
−25%since 2000
from $14,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
39.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical28.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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

$73,100
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
48.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
51.2% rent
2.6
+22%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Wales on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.6%(13)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(46)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(3)
Asian1.8%(3)
Other100%(168)
Diversity Score18.2%(31)
18
−39%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−18.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.5 min
−24%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.0%
−14.6 ptssince 2011
from 28.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
62.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 55.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
31.1%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
38.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
29.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2013
from 63.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Wales, Alaska?

Wales, Alaska has about 168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Wales, Alaska?

The typical household in Wales, Alaska earns about $28,571 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 $73,100.

How educated are people in Wales, Alaska?

About 0.0% 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 39.9% of people in Wales, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Wales, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Wales, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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