Atqasuk, Alaska Population 2022
Atqasuk is a city located in North Slope County Alaska. Atqasuk has a 2020 population of 245. Atqasuk is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually but its population has increased by 4.70% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 234 in 2010.
The average household income in Atqasuk is $83,221 with a poverty rate of 24.44%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,375 per month, and the median house value is $108,300. The median age in Atqasuk is 22.8 years, 21.5 years for males, and 25.5 years for females.
Atqasuk Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atqasukwas:
- Native American: 97.04%
- White: 2.22%
- Two or more races: 0.74%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2.22% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 131 | 97.04% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.74% |
Atqasuk Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 36 | 3.75 | 77.8 |
| Married | 10 | 5 | 80 |
| Male | 8 | 2.25 | 75 |
| Female | 13 | 4.77 | 84.6 |
| Non Family | 5 | 0 | 60 |
3.81
Average Family Size
3.75
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 10.17% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 16.95% |
| High School Graduate | 32 | 54.24% |
| Some College | 9 | 15.25% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 0.00% | |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 3.39% |
Atqasuk Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| Native American | 55 | 40 | |
| 2+ Races | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 66.67%.
Atqasuk Language by Age
Atqasuk Language
41.88% of Atqasuk residents speak only English, while 58.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 58.12% of the population.
24.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.67%
Male Poverty Rate
21.67%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Atqasuk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atqasuk is Native, with 25.19% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atqasuk is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.71%.
Atqasuk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
22.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.8%
Male Marriage Rate
25.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Atqasuk Married by Age and Sex
Atqasuk Marriage
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 35-44.
Atqasuk Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 2.56% |
Atqasuk Veterans by Education
50.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.4%
Employment Rate
14%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
97.78%
Born in Atqasuk
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Atqasuk residents were born in the United States, with 97.78% having been born in Alaska. 0.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 234 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 236 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 242 | 6 | 2.54% |
| 2013 | 245 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 2014 | 247 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2015 | 246 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2016 | 242 | -4 | -1.63% |
| 2017 | 248 | 6 | 2.48% |
| 2018 | 249 | 1 | 0.40% |
| 2019 | 248 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 247 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2021 | 246 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2022 | 245 | -1 | -0.41% |