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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Denali

Alaska · 1,893 residents · 12,641.049 sq mi
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Denali is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $53,654. Population has grown 24% since 2009. Median home value is $108,300.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.6
US median: 35.2
Average education
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,893
+24%vs 2009
vs 1,529 in 2009
2000 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+24%vs 2009
vs 0 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
Median age
37.6
−12%vs 2009
vs 42.9 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,654
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $76,250 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,251
−41%vs 2009
vs $44,689 in 2009
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
7.9%
+1.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,300
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $167,000 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $510 in 2009
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
65.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 64.1% in 2009
34.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
−8%vs 2009
vs 2.2 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(1,383)
Black2.2%(34)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score22.2%(339)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,600)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(47)
Asian1.4%(26)
Diversity Score14.1%(267)
Diversity Score
14
−36%vs 2009
vs 22 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
−1.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 24.6% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
91.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 97.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 5.1% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Income$94,031+75%
Home value$346,600+220%
Population118,666+7243%
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Home value$98,500−9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denali, Alaska?

Denali, Alaska has about 1,893 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Denali, Alaska?

The typical household in Denali, Alaska earns about $53,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Denali, Alaska expensive?

In Denali, Alaska, the median home is worth about $108,300, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

How educated are people in Denali, Alaska?

About 22.7% of adults age 25 and over in Denali, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Denali, Alaska?

About 7.9% of people in Denali, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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