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Kusilvak Census Area

Alaska · 8,368 residents · 17,077.09 sq mi
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Kusilvak Census Area has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,358. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $72,800. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 52% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% 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
8,368
+1%since 2019
from 8,250 in 2019
2015 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 0 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
23.7
−2%since 2019
from 24.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2015 – 2024
8K8K8K8K8K201520202024Kusilvak Census Area
20248K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,358
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $36,754 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,109
+3%since 2019
from $13,762 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 17.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 39.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.1%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $71,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $632 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 71.7% in 2019
28.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.9 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(295)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(93)
Asian0.1%(11)
Other95.1%(7,843)
Diversity Score11.9%(978)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(173)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(14)
Asian0.3%(23)
Other95.4%(7,984)
Diversity Score6.7%(563)
Diversity Score
7
−43%since 2019
from 12 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 1.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.0 min
+2%since 2019
from 6.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
4.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 5.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
89.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2019
from 88.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
22.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2019
from 27.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 28.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Female
46.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Income$53,886+44%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska?

Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska has about 8,368 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska earns about $37,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $72,800, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska?

About 3.3% of adults age 25 and over in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 37.9% of people in Kusilvak Census Area, 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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