State
County
Land Area (mi²)
10.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
22.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.47% (-6)
Growth Since 2010
-3.66% (-9)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Tanana, Alaska Population 2021
237
Tanana is a city located in Yukon-Koyukuk County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 237, it is the 98th largest city in Alaska and the 16142nd largest city in the United States . Tanana is currently declining at a rate of -2.47% annually and its population has decreased by -3.66% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 246 in 2010. Tanana reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 15 miles, Tanana has a population density of 22 people per square mile.
The average household income in Tanana is $58,321 with a poverty rate of 13.24%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $613 per month, and the median house value is $53,200. The median age in Tanana is 44.2 years, 35.3 years for males, and 51.9 years for females.
Tanana Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tananawas:
- Native American: 81.78%
- White: 11.68%
- Two or more races: 6.07%
- Black or African American: 0.47%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Tanana, Alaska is 237 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 249.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 246.
Tanana, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 175 | 81.78% |
| White | 25 | 11.68% |
| Two or More Races | 13 | 6.07% |
| Black or African American | 1 | 0.47% |
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Tanana Population by Race
Tanana Population Pyramid $2021
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Tanana Population by Age
Tanana Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81 | 2.52 | 60.5 |
| Non Family | 32 | 1.13 | 71.9 |
| Married | 25 | 3.76 | 56 |
| Female | 18 | 3.17 | 50 |
| Male | 6 | 2.83 | 50 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
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Tanana Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7 | 4.64% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15 | 9.93% |
| High School Graduate | 66 | 43.71% |
| Some College | 37 | 24.50% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 5.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 13 | 8.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 3.31% |
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Tanana Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Tanana Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 117 | 98 | 11 |
| White | 23 | 22 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 6 | |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 | |
| Black | 1 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 30.43%.
Tanana Educational Attainment by Race
Tanana Earnings by Educational Attainment
Tanana Language by Age
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Tanana Language
87.00% of Tanana residents speak only English, while 13.00% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 13.00% of the population.
Tanana Language
Tanana Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 171 | 19 | 11.11% |
| White | 18 | 4 | 22.22% |
| Multiple | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.38%
Male Poverty Rate
10.34%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Tanana
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tanana is Multiple, with 30.77% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tanana is Native, with 11.11% 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 18.52%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.39%.
Tanana Poverty
Tanana Poverty Rate by Education
Tanana Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.3%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Tanana Married by Age and Sex
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Tanana Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Tanana Marital Status by Race
Tanana Marital Status
Tanana Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 8 | 6.11% |
| White | 4 | 16.00% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 100.00% |
Tanana Veterans by Race
Tanana Veterans by Education
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27.27%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
Tanana Veterans by Education
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64.7%
Labor Force Participation
58.7%
Employment Rate
9.3%
Unemployment Rate
Tanana Employment by Age
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Tanana Employment by Race
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Tanana 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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86.45%
Born in Tanana
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Tanana residents were born in the United States, with 86.45% 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.
Tanana Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 237 | -6 | -2.47% |
| 2020 | 243 | -6 | -2.41% |
| 2019 | 249 | -6 | -2.35% |
| 2018 | 255 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 257 | 4 | 1.58% |
| 2016 | 253 | -2 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 255 | 3 | 1.19% |
| 2014 | 252 | -6 | -2.33% |
| 2013 | 258 | 1 | 0.39% |
| 2012 | 257 | 8 | 3.21% |
| 2011 | 249 | 2 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 247 | 0.00% |