State
County
Land Area (mi²)
2.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
240.80/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.43% (-3)
Growth Since 2010
0.15% (1)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Unalakleet, Alaska Population 2021
689
Unalakleet is a city located in Nome County Alaska. With a 2020 population of 689, it is the 42nd largest city in Alaska and the 11953rd largest city in the United States . Unalakleet is currently declining at a rate of -0.43% annually but its population has increased by 0.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 688 in 2010. Unalakleet reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 5 miles, Unalakleet has a population density of 241 people per square mile.
The average household income in Unalakleet is $73,116 with a poverty rate of 11.70%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,188 per month, and the median house value is $111,100. The median age in Unalakleet is 40.5 years, 32 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
Unalakleet Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Unalakleetwas:
- Native American: 60.68%
- Asian: 17.40%
- White: 16.97%
- Two or more races: 4.95%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Unalakleet, Alaska is 689 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 695.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 688.
Unalakleet, Alaska Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 429 | 60.68% |
| Asian | 123 | 17.40% |
| White | 120 | 16.97% |
| Two or More Races | 35 | 4.95% |
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Unalakleet Population by Race
Unalakleet Population Pyramid $2021
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Unalakleet Population by Age
Unalakleet Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 166 | 2.83 | 67.5 |
| Married | 75 | 3.36 | 68 |
| Non Family | 34 | 1.18 | 82.4 |
| Female | 34 | 2.85 | 50 |
| Male | 23 | 3.48 | 69.6 |
3.16
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
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Unalakleet Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 3.07% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 75 | 16.45% |
| High School Graduate | 139 | 30.48% |
| Some College | 83 | 18.20% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 2.19% |
| Bachelors Degree | 29 | 6.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 106 | 23.25% |
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Unalakleet Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Unalakleet Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 276 | 248 | 35 |
| White | 106 | 105 | 97 |
| Asian | 64 | 4 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 8 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 91.51%.
Unalakleet Educational Attainment by Race
Unalakleet Earnings by Educational Attainment
Unalakleet Language by Age
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Unalakleet Language
65.32% of Unalakleet residents speak only English, while 34.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 19.60% of the population.
Unalakleet Language
Unalakleet Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 416 | 68 | 16.35% |
| White | 118 | 11 | 9.32% |
| Multiple | 25 | 1 | 4.00% |
11.70%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.26%
Male Poverty Rate
14.51%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Unalakleet
The race most likely to be in poverty in Unalakleet is Native, with 16.35% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Unalakleet is Multiple, with 4.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.16%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.32%.
Unalakleet Poverty
Unalakleet Poverty Rate by Education
Unalakleet Marital Status
Marriage Rates
51.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.5%
Male Marriage Rate
37.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Unalakleet Married by Age and Sex
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Unalakleet Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Unalakleet Marital Status by Race
Unalakleet Marital Status
Unalakleet Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 26 | 8.64% |
| White | 13 | 12.04% |
Unalakleet Veterans by Race
Unalakleet Veterans by Education
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10.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
35.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
Unalakleet Veterans by Education
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68.9%
Labor Force Participation
62.1%
Employment Rate
9.9%
Unemployment Rate
Unalakleet Employment by Age
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Unalakleet Employment by Race
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Unalakleet 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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65.91%
Born in Unalakleet
82.60%
Native Born
17.40%
Foreign Born
17.11%
Non Citizen
0.28%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.60% of Unalakleet residents were born in the United States, with 65.91% having been born in Alaska. 17.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Unalakleet Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 689 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2020 | 692 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2019 | 695 | -3 | -0.43% |
| 2018 | 698 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 696 | 7 | 1.02% |
| 2016 | 689 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 687 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2014 | 684 | -7 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 691 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 696 | 1 | 0.14% |
| 2011 | 695 | 20 | 2.96% |
| 2010 | 675 | 0.00% |