Gakona, Alaska Population 2022
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.
The average household income in Gakona is $62,735 with a poverty rate of 12.06%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. 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: 83.74%
- Native American: 12.32%
- Two or more races: 3.94%
- 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 | 170 | 83.74% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 25 | 12.32% |
| Two or More Races | 8 | 3.94% |
Gakona Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 79 | 2.57 | 84.8 |
| Married | 29 | 4.48 | 100 |
| Male | 2 | 4.5 | 100 |
| Female | 6 | 3.67 | 0 |
| Non Family | 42 | 0 | 85.7 |
3.97
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0.00% | |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 43.70% |
| Some College | 20 | 14.81% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 6.67% |
| Bachelors Degree | 44 | 32.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 2.22% |
Gakona Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| White | 112 | 112 | 43 |
| Native American | 15 | 15 |
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 50.00%.
Gakona Language by Age
Gakona Language
96.72% of Gakona residents speak only English, while 3.28% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.64% of the population.
Gakona Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 25 | 17 | 68.00% |
| White | 166 | 7 | 4.22% |
| Other | NaN% |
12.06%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.29%
Male Poverty Rate
8.75%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Gakona
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gakona is Native, with 68.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gakona is Other, with NaN% 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 41.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.07%.
Gakona Marital Status
Marriage Rates
52.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.4%
Male Marriage Rate
74.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Gakona Married by Age and Sex
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
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 31.37% |
Gakona Veterans by Education
21.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.13%
Veteran Disability Rate
38.1%
Labor Force Participation
27.3%
Employment Rate
11.6%
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
42.86%
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 42.86% 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 | 218 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 233 | 15 | 6.88% |
| 2012 | 224 | -9 | -3.86% |
| 2013 | 197 | -27 | -12.05% |
| 2014 | 163 | -34 | -17.26% |
| 2015 | 205 | 42 | 25.77% |
| 2016 | 166 | -39 | -19.02% |
| 2017 | 115 | -51 | -30.72% |
| 2018 | 148 | 33 | 28.70% |
| 2019 | 154 | 6 | 4.05% |
| 2020 | 154 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 154 | 0.00% | |
| 2022 | 154 | 0.00% |