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Whale Pass

Alaska · 86 residents · 19.856 sq mi
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Whale Pass has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,929. Population has grown 48% since 2000. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 44% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
86
+48%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+52%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
02754811081990201020202024Whale Pass
202454
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,929
−53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,260
+22%since 2000
from $24,040 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.4%
+30.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing30.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Owner-occupied
83.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.4% in 2000
17.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.3%(9)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(76)
Black1.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.2%(8)
Diversity Score
9
−44%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.8%
+41.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
30.4%
−5.7 ptssince 2018
from 36.1% in 2018
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
−93.9 ptssince 2011
from 100.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.8%
+28.4 ptssince 2011
from 25.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
58.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2018
from 63.9% in 2018
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.3%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
32.7%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2013
from 28.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Whale Pass, Alaska?

Whale Pass, Alaska has about 86 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Whale Pass, Alaska?

The typical household in Whale Pass, Alaska earns about $43,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Whale Pass, Alaska?

About 41.8% of adults age 25 and over in Whale Pass, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Whale Pass, Alaska?

About 12.9% of people in Whale Pass, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Whale Pass, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Whale Pass, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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