Alakanuk is a city located in Kusilvak Census Area Alaska. Alakanuk has a 2024 population of 712. Alakanuk is currently declining at a rate of -1.52% annually and its population has decreased by -5.7% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 755 in 2020.
The average household income in Alakanuk is $55,756 with a poverty rate of 39.28%. The median age in Alakanuk is 21.8 years: 24 years for males, and 19.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alakanuk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,093 | 96.05% |
| Two or more races | 43 | 3.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 2 | 0.18% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
White
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 246 | 4.63 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Married | 120 | 4.57 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Female | 64 | 6.41 | 45.3 | 54.7 |
| Male | 51 | 3.24 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Non Family | 11 | 1.36 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
4.57
Average Family Size
4.63
Average Household Size
66.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 99 | 18.68% |
| Associates Degree | 5 | 0.94% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 1.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 320 | 60.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20 | 3.77% |
| Some College | 77 | 14.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 506 | 393 | 9 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 16 | 0 |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 1.78%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $23,023 | $23,256 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $23,774 | $23,585 | $27,727 |
| Some College | $37,292 | $24,125 | $40,577 |
$23,774
Average Earnings
$23,585
Average Male
$27,727
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.5% of Alakanuk residents speak only English, while 26.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 26.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,093 | 421 | 38.52% |
| Multiple | 43 | 24 | 55.81% |
| Islander | 2 | 2 | 100% |
39.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.46%
Male Poverty Rate
45.77%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alakanuk is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alakanuk is Native, with 38.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57.98% |
| High School | 22.5% |
| Some College | 3.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 71.01% |
| Female Unemployed | 56% |
| Male Employed | 4.46% |
| Female Employed | 4.4% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,938 | $51,001 |
| Households | $41,875 | $55,756 |
| Married Families | $41,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $11,800 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.3%
Male Marriage Rate
33.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
31
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 31 | 4.91% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.4%
Labor Force Participation
35.1%
Employment Rate
27.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
99.3%
Born in Alakanuk
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
99.82% of Alakanuk residents were born in the United States, with 99.3% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 659 | -10 | -1.49% |
| 2028 | 669 | -11 | -1.62% |
| 2027 | 680 | -11 | -1.59% |
| 2026 | 691 | -10 | -1.43% |
| 2025 | 701 | -11 | -1.54% |
| 2024 | 712 | -11 | -1.52% |
| 2023 | 723 | -19 | -2.56% |
| 2022 | 742 | -14 | -1.85% |
| 2021 | 756 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2020 | 755 | -25 | -3.21% |
| 2019 | 780 | 4 | 0.52% |
| 2018 | 776 | 9 | 1.17% |
| 2017 | 767 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 760 | -8 | -1.04% |
| 2015 | 768 | 14 | 1.86% |
| 2014 | 754 | 11 | 1.48% |
| 2013 | 743 | 14 | 1.92% |
| 2012 | 729 | 9 | 1.25% |
| 2011 | 720 | 42 | 6.19% |
| 2010 | 678 | 0 | 0% |