State
County
Land Area (mi²)
60.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
2.50/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00% ()
Growth Since 2010
-29.36% (-64)
Gakona, Alaska Population 2021
154
Gakona is a city located in Valdez-Cordova County Alaska. Gakona has a 2020 population of 154. Gakona is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -29.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 218 in 2010. Gakona reached it's highest population of in .
The average household income in Gakona is $62,735 with a poverty rate of 29.33%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $425 per month, and the median house value is $656,300. The median age in Gakona is 42.1 years, 42.3 years for males, and 39.1 years for females.
Gakona Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gakonawas:
- White: 68.18%
- Native American: 30.52%
- Two or more races: 1.30%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Gakona, Alaska is 154 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 154.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 218.
Gakona, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 68.18% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47 | 30.52% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 1.30% |
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Gakona Population by Race
Gakona Population Pyramid $2021
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Gakona Population by Age
Gakona Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 57 | 2.7 | 78.9 |
| Non Family | 31 | 0 | 83.9 |
| Married | 17 | 4 | 100 |
| Female | 7 | 6.43 | 0 |
| Male | 2 | 5 | 100 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
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Gakona Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0.00% | |
| High School Graduate | 56 | 52.34% |
| Some College | 11 | 10.28% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 6.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 27.10% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 3.74% |
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Gakona Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Gakona Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 84 | 31 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Gakona Educational Attainment by Race
Gakona Language by Age
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Gakona Language
95.83% of Gakona residents speak only English, while 4.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.78% of the population.
Gakona Language
29.33%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.32%
Male Poverty Rate
23.53%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gakona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gakona is Native, with 85.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gakona is White, with 3.96% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 65.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.75%.
Gakona Poverty
Gakona Poverty Rate by Education
Gakona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
34.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
20.0%
Male Marriage Rate
72.7%
Female Marriage Rate
Gakona Married by Age and Sex
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Gakona Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Gakona Marital Status by Race
Gakona Marital Status
Gakona Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29 | 34.52% |
Gakona Veterans by Race
Gakona Veterans by Education
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13.79%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.24%
Veteran Disability Rate
Gakona Veterans by Education
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35.8%
Labor Force Participation
32.5%
Employment Rate
9.1%
Unemployment Rate
Gakona Employment by Age
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Gakona Employment by Race
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Gakona 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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55.84%
Born in Gakona
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Gakona residents were born in the United States, with 55.84% 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.
Gakona Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 154 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 154 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 154 | 6 | 4.05% |
| 2018 | 148 | 33 | 28.70% |
| 2017 | 115 | -51 | -30.72% |
| 2016 | 166 | -39 | -19.02% |
| 2015 | 205 | 42 | 25.77% |
| 2014 | 163 | -34 | -17.26% |
| 2013 | 197 | -27 | -12.05% |
| 2012 | 224 | -9 | -3.86% |
| 2011 | 233 | 15 | 6.88% |
| 2010 | 218 | 0.00% |