Goodnews Bay is a city located in Bethel Census Area Alaska. Goodnews Bay has a 2024 population of 249. Goodnews Bay is currently declining at a rate of -1.19% annually and its population has decreased by -4.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 260 in 2020.
The average household income in Goodnews Bay is $37,495 with a poverty rate of 61.02%. The median age in Goodnews Bay is 32.8 years: 33.5 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Goodnews Bay was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 98 | 83.05% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 11.86% |
| White | 6 | 5.08% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 37 | 3.19 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 15 | 4.2 | 100 | 0 |
| Married | 10 | 2.8 | 40 | 60 |
| Non Family | 10 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 6 | 100 | 0 |
3.59
Average Family Size
3.19
Average Household Size
83.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 23.29% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 6.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 38 | 52.05% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 13 | 17.81% |
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 | 62 | 45 | 0 |
| White | 6 | 6 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 83.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,125 | $2,499 | $22,500 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,667 | $30,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $18,393 | $18,125 | $18,750 |
| Some College | $10,417 | $0 | $0 |
$18,393
Average Earnings
$18,125
Average Male
$18,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.82% of Goodnews Bay residents speak only English, while 18.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 18.18% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 98 | 56 | 57.14% |
| Multiple | 14 | 14 | 100% |
| White | 6 | 2 | 33.33% |
61.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
62.5%
Male Poverty Rate
60%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Goodnews Bay is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Goodnews Bay is White, with 33.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 21.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 62.96%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 52.94% |
| High School | 39.47% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 20% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 38.1% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $27,083 | $43,267 |
| Households | $27,708 | $37,495 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $18,080 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
23.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.9%
Male Marriage Rate
25.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
57.5%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
94.92%
Born in Goodnews Bay
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Goodnews Bay residents were born in the United States, with 94.92% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 236 | -2 | -0.84% |
| 2028 | 238 | -3 | -1.24% |
| 2027 | 241 | -3 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 244 | -2 | -0.81% |
| 2025 | 246 | -3 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 249 | -3 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 252 | -1 | -0.4% |
| 2022 | 253 | -5 | -1.94% |
| 2021 | 258 | -2 | -0.77% |
| 2020 | 260 | -18 | -6.47% |
| 2019 | 278 | 3 | 1.09% |
| 2018 | 275 | 2 | 0.73% |
| 2017 | 273 | 1 | 0.37% |
| 2016 | 272 | 7 | 2.64% |
| 2015 | 265 | -1 | -0.38% |
| 2014 | 266 | 1 | 0.38% |
| 2013 | 265 | 15 | 6% |
| 2012 | 250 | 2 | 0.81% |
| 2011 | 248 | 4 | 1.64% |
| 2010 | 244 | 0 | 0% |