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Bristol Bay

Alaska · 844 residents · 481.952 sq mi
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Bristol Bay is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $79,808. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 414 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $222,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% 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
844
−33%since 2000
from 1,258 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.4
+15%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6098281K1K1K1990201020202024Bristol Bay
2024918
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,808
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,950
+111%since 2000
from $22,210 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
56.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance13.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.6%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $136,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $778 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+7%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(656)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(7)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(78)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42.3%(357)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(45)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other39.1%(330)
Diversity Score71%(599)
Diversity Score
71
+1044%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 8.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
44.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.1%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 77.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bristol Bay, Alaska?

Bristol Bay, Alaska has about 844 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bristol Bay, Alaska earns about $79,808 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 $222,200, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in Bristol Bay, Alaska?

About 25.8% 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 5.0% 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 566 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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