State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.1 sq mi
Density (mi²)
76.70/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.91% (7)
Growth Since 2010
7.63% (55)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Kwethluk, Alaska Population 2021
776
Kwethluk is a city located in Bethel County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 776, it is the 36th largest city in Alaska and the 11422nd largest city in the United States . Kwethluk is currently growing at a rate of 0.91% annually and its population has increased by 7.63% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 721 in 2010. Kwethluk reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 12 miles, Kwethluk has a population density of 77 people per square mile.
The average household income in Kwethluk is $51,215 with a poverty rate of 38.34%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $525 per month, and the median house value is $59,200. The median age in Kwethluk is 25.5 years, 25.9 years for males, and 25.4 years for females.
Kwethluk Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kwethlukwas:
- Native American: 98.37%
- White: 0.82%
- Two or more races: 0.65%
- Asian: 0.16%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Kwethluk, Alaska is 776 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 762.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 721.
Kwethluk, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 603 | 98.37% |
| White | 5 | 0.82% |
| Two or More Races | 4 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
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Kwethluk Population by Race
Kwethluk Population Pyramid $2021
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Kwethluk Population by Age
Kwethluk Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 141 | 4.35 | 73 |
| Married | 56 | 5.48 | 73.2 |
| Female | 32 | 5.5 | 68.8 |
| Male | 28 | 3.61 | 78.6 |
| Non Family | 25 | 1.16 | 72 |
4.91
Average Family Size
4.35
Average Household Size
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Kwethluk Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28 | 8.89% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 61 | 19.37% |
| High School Graduate | 124 | 39.37% |
| Some College | 83 | 26.35% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 0.63% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 4.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.63% |
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Kwethluk Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Kwethluk Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 308 | 220 | 15 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | |
| White | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Asian | 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 100.00%.
Kwethluk Educational Attainment by Race
Kwethluk Earnings by Educational Attainment
Kwethluk Language by Age
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Kwethluk Language
34.07% of Kwethluk residents speak only English, while 65.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 65.74% of the population.
Kwethluk Language
Kwethluk Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 603 | 231 | 38.31% |
| White | 5 | 3 | 60.00% |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 100.00% |
38.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.01%
Male Poverty Rate
34.35%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Kwethluk
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kwethluk is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kwethluk is Native, with 38.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 45.12%.
Kwethluk Poverty
Kwethluk Poverty Rate by Education
Kwethluk Marital Status
Marriage Rates
31.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.7%
Male Marriage Rate
37.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Kwethluk Married by Age and Sex
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Kwethluk 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 45-54.
Kwethluk Marital Status by Race
Kwethluk Marital Status
Kwethluk Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 23 | 5.94% |
Kwethluk Veterans by Race
Kwethluk Veterans by Education
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65.22%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.09%
Veteran Disability Rate
Kwethluk Veterans by Education
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44.1%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
Employment Rate
24.2%
Unemployment Rate
Kwethluk Employment by Age
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Kwethluk Employment by Race
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Kwethluk 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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99.02%
Born in Kwethluk
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0.16%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
99.84% of Kwethluk residents were born in the United States, with 99.02% having been born in Alaska. 0.16% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Kwethluk Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 776 | 7 | 0.91% |
| 2020 | 769 | 7 | 0.92% |
| 2019 | 762 | 7 | 0.93% |
| 2018 | 755 | 3 | 0.40% |
| 2017 | 752 | 3 | 0.40% |
| 2016 | 749 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 748 | 0.00% | |
| 2014 | 748 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2013 | 749 | 6 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 743 | 7 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 736 | 13 | 1.80% |
| 2010 | 723 | 0.00% |