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Denali

Alaska · 1,826 residents · 12,641.049 sq mi
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Denali is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,500. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $174,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,826
−4%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+10%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K2000201020202024Denali
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,654 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,245
+61%since 2000
from $26,251 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$174,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.9%
−31.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
25.1% rent
Vacancy rate
62.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(1,600)
Black1.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(47)
Asian1.4%(26)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.1%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,614)
Black0.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(42)
Asian1%(19)
Other9.4%(172)
Diversity Score29.5%(538)
Diversity Score
29
+109%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+5%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
50.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
7.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.7%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
45.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.4%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denali, Alaska?

Denali, Alaska has about 1,826 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denali, Alaska?

The typical household in Denali, Alaska earns about $72,500 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 $174,000, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Denali, Alaska?

About 27.5% 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 4.6% of people in Denali, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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