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Bristol Bay

Alaska · 847 residents (2025 est.) · 481.952 sq mi
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Bristol Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,625. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 340 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $245,800. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
918
−27%since 2000
from 1,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+35%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.7
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:847 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6098281K1K1K1990201020202024Bristol Bay
2024918
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.9%(54)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.4%(40)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(26)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.5%(23)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.2%(39)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3425.2%(231)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.1%(74)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(95)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6418.1%(166)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.6%(116)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.8%(44)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(10)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$95,625
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,167 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$61,587
+177%since 2000
from $22,210 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+31%since 2010
from 0.343 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information4.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$245,800
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,317
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
53.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
46.4% rent
Vacancy rate
63.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.1%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
−6%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
20
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Bristol Bay on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(656)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic48.6%(446)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5%(46)
Asian10%(92)
Other35.8%(329)
Diversity Score
78
+21%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican2.9%(27)
Mexican1.1%(10)
Spaniard0.1%(1)
Asian origin
Filipino8.9%(82)
Japanese0.1%(1)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German6.8%(62)
Irish4.6%(42)
Dutch3.2%(29)
English2.4%(22)
Scottish2.2%(20)
Italian1.7%(16)
Norwegian1.2%(11)
French1%(9)
British0.9%(8)
Swedish0.9%(8)
Polish0.3%(3)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.3%(3)
Finnish0.2%(2)
Welsh0.2%(2)
Czech0.1%(1)
Danish0.1%(1)
Russian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Filipino population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Puerto Rican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
+4%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.3%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.1%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
36.1%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.8%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 81.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36%(190)
Married55.1%(291)
Widowed2.5%(13)
Divorced6.4%(34)
Women 15+
Never married22.2%(60)
Married66.3%(179)
Widowed6.3%(17)
Divorced5.2%(14)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol Bay, Alaska?

Bristol Bay, Alaska has about 918 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bristol Bay, Alaska?

The typical household in Bristol Bay, Alaska earns about $95,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bristol Bay, Alaska expensive?

In Bristol Bay, Alaska, the median home is worth about $245,800, and the typical rent is about $1,317 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol Bay, Alaska?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bristol Bay, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bristol Bay, Alaska?

About 9.3% of people in Bristol Bay, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bristol Bay, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Bristol Bay, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 492 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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