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Denali

Alaska · 1,619 residents · 12,641.049 sq mi
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Denali is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,364. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $233,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,619
−14%since 2000
from 1,893 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+14%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,364
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,873
+37%since 2000
from $26,251 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance29.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical26.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services3.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$233,700
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$819
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $568 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 65.1% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(1,378)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino2%(32)
Asian0.8%(13)
Other13.4%(217)
Diversity Score35.5%(574)
Diversity Score
35
+151%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+34%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
32.7%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.1%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Female
45.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Denali, Alaska?

Denali, Alaska has about 1,619 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Denali, Alaska?

The typical household in Denali, Alaska earns about $76,364 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 $233,700, and the typical rent is about $819 a month.

How educated are people in Denali, Alaska?

About 39.1% 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 14.1% of people in Denali, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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