Dillingham is a city located in Dillingham Census Area Alaska. Dillingham has a 2024 population of 2,087. Dillingham is currently declining at a rate of -1.83% annually and its population has decreased by -6.95% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,243 in 2020.
The average household income in Dillingham is $104,635 with a poverty rate of 11.17%. The median age in Dillingham is 32.3 years: 30.6 years for males, and 33.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dillingham was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,235 | 56.78% |
| White | 550 | 25.29% |
| Two or more races | 313 | 14.39% |
| Asian | 60 | 2.76% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.55% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.14% |
| Other race | 2 | 0.09% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 713 | 2.78 | 50.4 | 49.6 |
| Married | 260 | 3.74 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Non Family | 223 | 1.3 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Female | 163 | 3.09 | 49.7 | 50.3 |
| Male | 67 | 3.22 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.78
Average Household Size
50.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 105 | 7.7% |
| Associates Degree | 117 | 8.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 13.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 117 | 8.58% |
| High School Graduate | 519 | 38.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 1.39% |
| Some College | 297 | 21.77% |
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 | 748 | 656 | 65 |
| White | 413 | 390 | 157 |
| 2+ Races | 111 | 102 | 36 |
| Hispanic | 52 | 46 | 20 |
| Asian | 45 | 45 | 13 |
| Black | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Other Race | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $82,250 | $89,375 | $76,563 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,750 | $94,219 | $91,875 |
| High School Graduate | $37,647 | $41,250 | $37,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,250 | $0 | $37,692 |
| Overall | $58,576 | $61,607 | $54,318 |
| Some College | $62,566 | $63,201 | $54,375 |
$58,576
Average Earnings
$61,607
Average Male
$54,318
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.14% of Dillingham residents speak only English, while 22.86% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 16.68% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,218 | 163 | 13.38% |
| White | 477 | 34 | 7.13% |
| Hispanic | 108 | 22 | 20.37% |
| Multiple | 310 | 20 | 6.45% |
11.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.66%
Male Poverty Rate
14.53%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dillingham is Hispanic, with 20.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dillingham is Multiple, with 6.45% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 11.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.22% |
| High School | 10.52% |
| Some College | 7.75% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.33% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Employed | 1.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,375 | $104,884 |
| Households | $92,578 | $104,635 |
| Married Families | $118,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $52,679 | $82,107 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
35
Number of Veterans
35
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 55 to 64 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24 | 5.18% |
| Native American | 10 | 1.16% |
| Asian | 1 | 1.67% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
7.1%
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
76.55%
Born in Dillingham
96.46%
Native Born
3.54%
Foreign Born
2.67%
Non Citizen
0.87%
Naturalized
96.46% of Dillingham residents were born in the United States, with 76.55% having been born in Alaska. 2.67% 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 | 1,892 | -39 | -2.02% |
| 2028 | 1,931 | -39 | -1.98% |
| 2027 | 1,970 | -39 | -1.94% |
| 2026 | 2,009 | -39 | -1.9% |
| 2025 | 2,048 | -39 | -1.87% |
| 2024 | 2,087 | -39 | -1.83% |
| 2023 | 2,126 | -52 | -2.39% |
| 2022 | 2,178 | -47 | -2.11% |
| 2021 | 2,225 | -18 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 2,243 | -125 | -5.28% |
| 2019 | 2,368 | -29 | -1.21% |
| 2018 | 2,397 | 35 | 1.48% |
| 2017 | 2,362 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 2,373 | -16 | -0.67% |
| 2015 | 2,389 | 6 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 2,383 | -3 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 2,386 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2012 | 2,373 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2011 | 2,374 | 45 | 1.93% |
| 2010 | 2,329 | 0 | 0% |