Wainwright, Alaska Population 2022
Wainwright is a city located in North Slope County Alaska. Wainwright has a 2020 population of 581. Wainwright is currently declining at a rate of -0.34% annually but its population has increased by 3.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 559 in 2010.
The average household income in Wainwright is $72,516 with a poverty rate of 11.82%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $785 per month, and the median house value is $94,400. The median age in Wainwright is 30.4 years, 31.2 years for males, and 28 years for females.
Wainwright Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Wainwrightwas:
- Native American: 86.04%
- White: 8.01%
- Two or more races: 5.95%
- 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 | 35 | 8.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 376 | 86.04% |
| Two or More Races | 26 | 5.95% |
Wainwright Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 126 | 3.28 | 61.9 |
| Married | 44 | 4.75 | 75 |
| Male | 12 | 3.75 | 66.7 |
| Female | 32 | 3.06 | 62.5 |
| Non Family | 38 | 1.61 | 44.7 |
3.76
Average Family Size
3.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 7.51% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 22 | 8.70% |
| High School Graduate | 117 | 46.25% |
| Some College | 73 | 28.85% |
| Associates Degree | 7 | 2.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 1.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.95% |
Wainwright Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| White | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 10 | 10 | 1 |
| Native American | 214 | 173 | 6 |
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 hispanic people with a rate of 100.00%.
Wainwright Language by Age
Wainwright Language
65.91% of Wainwright residents speak only English, while 34.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 33.08% of the population.
Wainwright Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 362 | 47 | 12.98% |
| Other | NaN% | ||
| Multiple | 26 | 3 | 11.54% |
11.82%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.30%
Male Poverty Rate
10.00%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Wainwright
The race most likely to be in poverty in Wainwright is Native, with 12.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Wainwright is Multiple, with 11.54% 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 12.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 31.31%.
Wainwright Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.5%
Male Marriage Rate
39.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Wainwright Married by Age and Sex
Wainwright Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Wainwright Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 6.90% |
| Native American | 10 | 4.17% |
Wainwright Veterans by Education
8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
62.4%
Labor Force Participation
57.4%
Employment Rate
7.9%
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
91.76%
Born in Wainwright
100.00%
Native Born
0.00%
Foreign Born
0.00%
Non Citizen
0.00%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
100.00% of Wainwright residents were born in the United States, with 91.76% 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 | 559 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 566 | 7 | 1.25% |
| 2012 | 578 | 12 | 2.12% |
| 2013 | 585 | 7 | 1.21% |
| 2014 | 584 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2015 | 585 | 1 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 576 | -9 | -1.54% |
| 2017 | 585 | 9 | 1.56% |
| 2018 | 589 | 4 | 0.68% |
| 2019 | 587 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2020 | 585 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 583 | -2 | -0.34% |
| 2022 | 581 | -2 | -0.34% |