State
County
Land Area (mi²)
39.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
6.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.40% (-1)
Growth Since 2010
5.58% (13)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Atqasuk, Alaska Population 2021
246
Atqasuk is a city located in North Slope County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 246, it is the 95th largest city in Alaska and the 16017th largest city in the United States . Atqasuk is currently declining at a rate of -0.40% annually but its population has increased by 5.58% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 233 in 2010. Atqasuk reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 43 miles, Atqasuk has a population density of 6 people per square mile.
The average household income in Atqasuk is $83,221 with a poverty rate of 21.60%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,250 per month, and the median house value is $112,500. 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: 96.91%
- White: 1.85%
- Two or more races: 1.23%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Atqasuk, Alaska is 246 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 248.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 233.
Atqasuk, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 157 | 96.91% |
| White | 3 | 1.85% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.23% |
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Atqasuk Population by Race
Atqasuk Population Pyramid $2021
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Atqasuk Population by Age
Atqasuk Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 42 | 3.86 | 78.6 |
| Female | 18 | 4.67 | 88.9 |
| Male | 10 | 2.5 | 80 |
| Married | 9 | 5.33 | 77.8 |
| Non Family | 5 | 0 | 40 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.86
Average Household Size
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Atqasuk Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 9.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 18.31% |
| High School Graduate | 37 | 52.11% |
| Some College | 12 | 16.90% |
| Associates Degree | 0.00% | |
| Bachelors Degree | 0.00% | |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 2.82% |
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Atqasuk Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Atqasuk Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 66 | 48 | |
| White | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 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 white people with a rate of 66.67%.
Atqasuk Educational Attainment by Race
Atqasuk Language by Age
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Atqasuk Language
37.86% of Atqasuk residents speak only English, while 62.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 62.14% of the population.
Atqasuk Language
21.60%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.22%
Male Poverty Rate
20.83%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Atqasuk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Atqasuk is Native, with 22.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Atqasuk is Native, with 22.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 10.34%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.51%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.56%.
Atqasuk Poverty
Atqasuk Poverty Rate by Education
Atqasuk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
17.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
18.2%
Male Marriage Rate
17.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Atqasuk Married by Age and Sex
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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
Atqasuk Marital Status
Atqasuk Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2 | 2.15% |
Atqasuk Veterans by Race
Atqasuk Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Atqasuk Veterans by Education
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55.8%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
13.8%
Unemployment Rate
Atqasuk Employment by Age
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Atqasuk Employment by Race
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Atqasuk Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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97.53%
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 97.53% 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.
Atqasuk Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 246 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 247 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 248 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 249 | 1 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 248 | 6 | 2.48% |
| 2016 | 242 | -4 | -1.63% |
| 2015 | 246 | -1 | -0.40% |
| 2014 | 247 | 2 | 0.82% |
| 2013 | 245 | 3 | 1.24% |
| 2012 | 242 | 6 | 2.54% |
| 2011 | 236 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 2010 | 234 | 0.00% |