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Dillingham Census Area

Alaska · 4,847 residents · 18,333.994 sq mi
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Dillingham Census Area is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,800. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $199,100. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,847
−2%since 2000
from 4,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Dillingham Census Area
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,800
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,079 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,597
+41%since 2000
from $16,021 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$199,100
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$959
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $761 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−38.9 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
40.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+30%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic20.9%(1,031)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(111)
Asian0.6%(30)
Other0%
Diversity Score30%(1,475)
2010
White, non-Hispanic17.6%(855)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(101)
Asian0.7%(32)
Other78.1%(3,784)
Diversity Score42.7%(2,070)
Diversity Score
43
+42%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
36.3%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
20.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
39.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
44.6%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has about 4,847 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska earns about $60,800 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dillingham Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $199,100, and the typical rent is about $959 a month.

How educated are people in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

About 20.2% of adults age 25 and over in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

About 18.1% of people in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dillingham Census Area, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 835 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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