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Dillingham Census Area

Alaska · 4,857 residents · 18,333.994 sq mi
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Dillingham Census Area has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,436. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $156,000. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 26% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% 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
4,857
−1%since 2000
from 4,922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 0 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.3
+8%since 2000
from 28.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K5K5K1990201020202024Dillingham Census Area
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,436
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,079 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,381
+65%since 2000
from $16,021 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $108,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$997
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $761 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
63.7%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
36.3% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+8%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(770)
Black0.4%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3%(146)
Asian0.9%(45)
Other80.2%(3,893)
Diversity Score42%(2,039)
Segregation Score24.4%(1,185)
Diversity Score
42
+40%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.7 min
−5%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
29.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
39.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.6%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.3%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.7%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has about 4,857 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska earns about $57,436 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 $156,000, and the typical rent is about $997 a month.

How educated are people in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

About 19.4% 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 17.6% 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 845 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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