Atqasuk is a city located in Alaska. With a 2020 population of 256, it is the 97th largest city in Alaska and the 15902nd largest city in the United States. Atqasuk is currently growing at a rate of 1.19% annually and its population has increased by 9.87% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 233 in 2010. Spanning over 43 miles, Atqasuk has a population density of 7 people per square mile.
The average household income in Atqasuk is $81,943 with a poverty rate of 17.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,125 per month, and the median house value is $112,500. The median age in Atqasuk is 23.8 years, 23.8 years for males, and 24 years for females. For every 100 females there are 115.8 males.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Atqasuk was:
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 156 | 95.12% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 2.44% |
| White | 4 | 2.44% |
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 49 | 3.35 | 75.5 |
| Female | 18 | 4.22 | 88.9 |
| Married | 12 | 4.67 | 75 |
| Male | 11 | 2.18 | 81.8 |
| Non Family | 8 | 0 | 37.5 |
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 9.09% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 16.88% |
| High School Graduate | 36 | 46.75% |
| Some College | 17 | 22.08% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 2 | 2.60% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 2.60% |
| Name | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 70 | 51 | |
| White | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Multiple Races | 3 | 2 | 2 |
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 multiple races people with a rate of 66.67%.
44.37% of Atqasuk residents speak only English, while 55.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 55.63% of the population.
17.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.18%
Male Poverty Rate
15.79%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atqasuk is Native, with 17.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atqasuk is Native, with 17.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.03%.
21.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
21.7%
Male Marriage Rate
22.0%
Female Marriage Rate
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.
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Indian | 2 | 2.13% |
| 2 or More | 1 | 33.33% |
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
56.9%
Labor Force Participation
51.4%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
100.00% of Atqasuk residents were born in the United States, with 95.12% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 256 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 2019 | 253 | 3 | 1.20% |
| 2018 | 250 | 4 | 1.63% |
| 2017 | 246 | 3 | 1.23% |
| 2016 | 243 | -3 | -1.22% |
| 2015 | 246 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 246 | 1 | 0.41% |
| 2013 | 245 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 242 | 6 | 2.54% |
| 2011 | 236 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 234 | 0.00% |