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Willow

Alaska · 2,196 residents · 690.418 sq mi
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Willow has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,932. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $188,000. With a median age of 55.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 55.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,196
+32%since 2000
from 1,658 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
55.3
+38%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1086781K2K2K1990201020202024Willow
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,932
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,906 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,323
+9%since 2000
from $22,323 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information19.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $109,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,100
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
13.6% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+29%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,522)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(21)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score4%(66)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,868)
Black0.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(26)
Asian1%(22)
Other11%(241)
Diversity Score31.2%(684)
Diversity Score
31
+682%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
51.0 min
+42%since 2000
from 35.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.4%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Female
42.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.8%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Willow, Alaska?

Willow, Alaska has about 2,196 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Willow, Alaska?

The typical household in Willow, Alaska earns about $51,932 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Willow, Alaska expensive?

In Willow, Alaska, the median home is worth about $188,000, and the typical rent is about $1,100 a month.

How educated are people in Willow, Alaska?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Willow, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Willow, Alaska?

About 20.1% of people in Willow, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Willow, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Willow, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,898 residents, a change of about 637 percent over that period.

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

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