Alakanuk, AK
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Alakanuk Overview
1,138
TOTAL POPULATION
653
MALE POPULATION
485
FEMALE POPULATION
134.64
MALES / 100 FEMALES
74.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
21.8
MEDIAN AGE
4.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$10,905
PER CAPITA INCOME
$45,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,875
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$18,684
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
342
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
48.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
27.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Alakanuk Zip Codes
Alakanuk Area Codes
Race in Alakanuk
The most populous races in Alakanuk are Native / Alaskan (1,093 | 96.1%), Two or more Races (43 | 3.8%), and Hawaiian / Pacific (2 | 0.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 2 | 0.2% |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 1,093 | 96.1% |
White / Caucasian | 0 | 0.0% |
Two or more Races | 43 | 3.8% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,138 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Alakanuk
The most populous ancestries reported in Alakanuk are Yup'ik (1,086 | 95.4%), Alaska Native (48 | 4.2%), Italian (11 | 1.0%), German (7 | 0.6%), and Swedish (4 | 0.4%), together accounting for 101.6% of all Alakanuk residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
Alaska Native | 48 | 4.2% |
Alaskan Athabascan | 2 | 0.2% |
German | 7 | 0.6% |
Italian | 11 | 1.0% |
Samoan | 2 | 0.2% |
Swedish | 4 | 0.4% |
Yup'ik | 1,086 | 95.4% | View All 7 Rows |
Immigrants in Alakanuk
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Alakanuk came from , and Oceania (2 | 0.2%), together accounting for 0.2% of all Alakanuk residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Oceania | 2 | 0.2% | View All 1 Rows |
Sex and Age in Alakanuk
Sex and Age in Alakanuk
The most populous age groups in Alakanuk are Under 5 Years (109 | 16.7%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (70 | 14.4%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 109 (16.7%) | 44 (9.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 26 (4.0%) | 60 (12.4%) |
10 to 14 Years | 71 (10.9%) | 70 (14.4%) |
15 to 19 Years | 94 (14.4%) | 70 (14.4%) |
20 to 24 Years | 37 (5.7%) | 27 (5.6%) |
25 to 29 Years | 59 (9.0%) | 37 (7.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 88 (13.5%) | 9 (1.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 32 (4.9%) | 22 (4.5%) |
40 to 44 Years | 21 (3.2%) | 32 (6.6%) |
45 to 49 Years | 3 (0.5%) | 27 (5.6%) |
50 to 54 Years | 19 (2.9%) | 22 (4.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 46 (7.0%) | 16 (3.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 16 (2.5%) | 29 (6.0%) |
65 to 69 Years | 16 (2.5%) | 8 (1.7%) |
70 to 74 Years | 10 (1.5%) | 5 (1.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 4 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
80 to 84 Years | 2 (0.3%) | 7 (1.4%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 653 (100.0%) | 485 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Alakanuk
Median Family Size in Alakanuk
The median family size in Alakanuk is 4.57 persons per family, with single female/mother families (64 | 27.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.11 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (51 | 21.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 120 (51.1%) | 4.53 |
Single Male/Father | 51 (21.7%) | 2.76 |
Single Female/Mother | 64 (27.2%) | 6.11 |
Total Families | 235 (100.0%) | 4.57 |
Median Household Size in Alakanuk
The median household size in Alakanuk is 4.63 persons per household, with single female/mother households (64 | 26.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.41 persons per household. non-family households (11 | 4.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.36 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 120 (48.8%) | 4.57 |
Single Male/Father | 51 (20.7%) | 3.24 |
Single Female/Mother | 64 (26.0%) | 6.41 |
Non-family | 11 (4.5%) | 1.36 |
Total Households | 246 (100.0%) | 4.63 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Alakanuk
Out of a total of 246 households in Alakanuk, 235 (95.5%) are family households, while 11 (4.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 6-person households, comprising 63, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 2-person households, comprising 6.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 5 (2.0%) |
2-Person Households | 29 (11.8%) | 6 (2.4%) |
3-Person Households | 39 (15.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 44 (17.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 20 (8.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 63 (25.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 40 (16.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 235 (95.5%) | 11 (4.5%) |
Female Fertility in Alakanuk
Fertility by Age in Alakanuk
Average fertility rate in Alakanuk is 58.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 137.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.9% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 3 (23.1%) | 43.0 |
20 to 34 years | 10 (76.9%) | 137.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 13 (100.0%) | 58.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Alakanuk
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Alakanuk
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 4 (30.8%) | 36.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (69.2%) | 155.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 13 (100.0%) | 58.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Alakanuk
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
Income in Alakanuk
Income Overview in Alakanuk
Per Capita Income in Alakanuk is $10,905, while median incomes of families and households are $45,938 and $41,875 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 1,138 | $10,905 |
Median Family Income | 235 | $45,938 |
Mean Family Income | 235 | $51,001 |
Median Household Income | 246 | $41,875 |
Mean Household Income | 246 | $55,756 |
Income Deficit | 235 | $18,684 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 1,138 | 17.56% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 1,138 | 82.44¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 1,138 | 0.40 |
Earnings by Sex in Alakanuk
Average Earnings in Alakanuk are $19,667, $22,642 for men and $18,667 for women, a difference of 17.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 284 (65.4%) | $22,642 |
Female | 150 (34.6%) | $18,667 |
Total | 434 (100.0%) | $19,667 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Alakanuk
The most common earnings brackets in Alakanuk are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (53 | 18.7%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (29 | 19.3%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 36 (12.7%) | 14 (9.3%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 17 (6.0%) | 20 (13.3%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 29 (10.2%) | 27 (18.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 3 (1.1%) | 2 (1.3%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 24 (8.5%) | 5 (3.3%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 13 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 14 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (10.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 3 (1.1%) | 3 (2.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 53 (18.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 41 (14.4%) | 14 (9.3%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 7 (2.5%) | 3 (2.0%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 8 (2.8%) | 10 (6.7%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 7 (2.5%) | 29 (19.3%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 16 (5.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (4.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 13 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (1.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000+ | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 284 (100.0%) | 150 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Alakanuk
Average earnings in Alakanuk are $23,585 for men and $27,727 for women, a difference of 14.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $24,125, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $23,256. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $40,577, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $40,577.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $23,256 | $0 |
College or Associate's Degree | $24,125 | $40,577 |
Bachelor's Degree | - | - |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $23,585 | $27,727 |
Family Income in Alakanuk
Family Income Brackets in Alakanuk
According to the Alakanuk family income data, there are 65 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.7% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 26 | 11.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 24 | 10.2% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 27 | 11.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 5 | 2.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 38 | 16.2% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 65 | 27.7% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18 | 7.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 29 | 12.3% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3 | 1.3% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Alakanuk
5-person families (24 | 10.2%) account for the highest median family income in Alakanuk with $57,917 per family, while 4-person families (72 | 30.6%) have the highest median income of $13,384 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 29 (12.3%) | $23,438 |
3-Person Families | 44 (18.7%) | $36,848 |
4-Person Families | 72 (30.6%) | $53,534 |
5-Person Families | 24 (10.2%) | $57,917 |
6-Person Families | 31 (13.2%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 35 (14.9%) | $0 |
Total | 235 (100.0%) | $45,938 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Alakanuk
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 44 (18.7%) | $10,313 |
1 Earner | 38 (16.2%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 99 (42.1%) | $43,750 |
3+ Earners | 54 (23.0%) | $118,250 |
Total | 235 (100.0%) | $45,938 |
Household Income in Alakanuk
Household Income Brackets in Alakanuk
With 53 households falling in the category, the $75,000 to $99,999 income range is the most frequent in Alakanuk, accounting for 21.5% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 20 | 8.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 29 | 11.8% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 32 | 13.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 8 | 3.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 42 | 17.1% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 30 | 12.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 53 | 21.5% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 29 | 11.8% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 3 | 1.2% |
$200,000+ | 0 | 0.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Alakanuk
The median household income in Alakanuk is $41,875, with the highest median household income of $58,333 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 112 households (45.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 5 households (2.0%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 5 (2.0%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 99 (40.2%) | $36,141 |
45 to 64 Years | 112 (45.5%) | $58,333 |
65+ Years | 30 (12.2%) | $56,500 |
Total | 246 (100.0%) | $41,875 |
Poverty in Alakanuk
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Alakanuk
With 34.5% poverty level for males and 45.8% for females among the residents of Alakanuk, 45 to 54 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 14 males (63.6%) and 33 females (75.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 59 (54.1%) | 33 (75.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (46.4%) |
6 to 11 Years | 14 (30.4%) | 36 (62.1%) |
12 to 14 Years | 17 (33.3%) | 25 (56.8%) |
15 Years | 7 (20.0%) | 7 (43.8%) |
16 and 17 Years | 7 (29.2%) | 13 (46.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 37 (51.4%) | 35 (66.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 39 (26.5%) | 25 (54.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10 (18.9%) | 21 (38.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 14 (63.6%) | 14 (28.6%) |
55 to 64 Years | 21 (33.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 225 (34.5%) | 222 (45.8%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Alakanuk
According to the poverty statistics in Alakanuk, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 50 (45.9%) | 11 (25.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 15 (53.6%) |
6 to 11 Years | 32 (69.6%) | 22 (37.9%) |
12 to 14 Years | 34 (66.7%) | 19 (43.2%) |
15 Years | 28 (80.0%) | 9 (56.2%) |
16 and 17 Years | 17 (70.8%) | 15 (53.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 35 (48.6%) | 18 (34.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 108 (73.5%) | 21 (45.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 43 (81.1%) | 33 (61.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 8 (36.4%) | 35 (71.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 41 (66.1%) | 45 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (100.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Total | 428 (65.5%) | 263 (54.2%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Alakanuk
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Alakanuk show that 25.0% or 30 of the total 120 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 47.1%, comprising of 8 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 29 (59.2%) | 20 (40.8%) |
3 or 4 Children | 13 (86.7%) | 2 (13.3%) |
5 or more Children | 9 (52.9%) | 8 (47.1%) |
Total | 90 (75.0%) | 30 (25.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Alakanuk
According to the poverty data in Alakanuk, 60.8% or 31 single-father households and 18.8% or 12 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5 (26.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 16 (72.7%) | 2 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (83.3%) |
Total | 31 (60.8%) | 12 (18.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Alakanuk
The poverty data for Alakanuk shows that 30 of the married-couple family households (25.0%) and 43 of the single-parent households (37.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 8 households (47.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 10 household (83.3%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (58.8%) |
1 or 2 Children | 20 (40.8%) | 5 (8.1%) |
3 or 4 Children | 2 (13.3%) | 18 (75.0%) |
5 or more Children | 8 (47.1%) | 10 (83.3%) |
Total | 30 (25.0%) | 43 (37.4%) |
Employment Characteristics in Alakanuk
Employment by Class of Employer in Alakanuk
Among the 239 employed individuals in Alakanuk, local government employees (76 | 31.8%), private company employees (68 | 28.4%), and not-for-profit organizations (46 | 19.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 68 | 28.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 0 | 0.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 46 | 19.3% |
Local Government Employees | 76 | 31.8% |
State Government Employees | 46 | 19.3% |
Federal Government Employees | 3 | 1.3% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 239 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Alakanuk
According to the labor force statistics for Alakanuk, out of the total population over 16 years of age (707), 48.4% or 342 individuals are in the labor force, with 27.5% or 94 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 87.6% or 85 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 74.1% or 20 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 16 (14.2%) | 7 (43.8%) |
20 to 24 Years | 27 (42.2%) | 20 (74.1%) |
25 to 29 Years | 48 (50.0%) | 6 (12.5%) |
30 to 34 Years | 85 (87.6%) | 29 (34.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 82 (76.6%) | 18 (22.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 30 (42.3%) | 7 (23.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 29 (46.8%) | 7 (24.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 22 (48.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3 (7.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 342 (48.4%) | 94 (27.5%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Alakanuk
According to labor force statistics for Alakanuk, 61.9% of individuals (296) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (478) are in the labor force, with 22.6% or 67 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 9 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 71.4% or 25 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 35 (35.4%) | 71 (71.4%) |
High School Diploma | 199 (68.6%) | 61 (21.1%) |
College / Associate Degree | 53 (66.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 296 (61.9%) | 108 (22.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Alakanuk
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alakanuk are Community & Social Service (35 | 14.1%), Education, Arts & Media (26 | 10.5%), Management (10 | 4.0%), Education Instruction & Library (9 | 3.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (2 | 0.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Alakanuk, the most male-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (44.4%), Management (40.0%), and Community & Social Service (11.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (88.6%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 4 (40.0%) | 6 (60.0%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 4 (11.4%) | 31 (88.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 4 (44.4%) | 5 (55.6%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 8 (17.0%) | 39 (83.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 157 (63.3%) | 91 (36.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Alakanuk are Cleaning & Maintenance (28 | 11.3%), Healthcare Support (22 | 8.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (11 | 4.4%), Security & Protection (3 | 1.2%), and Law Enforcement (3 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Alakanuk, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (72.7%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 6 (27.3%) | 16 (72.7%) |
Security & Protection | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 37 (55.2%) | 30 (44.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 157 (63.3%) | 91 (36.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Alakanuk are Sales & Related (54 | 21.8%), and Office & Administration (6 | 2.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 43 (79.6%) | 11 (20.4%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 43 (71.7%) | 17 (28.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 157 (63.3%) | 91 (36.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Alakanuk are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (22 | 8.9%), and Construction & Extraction (4 | 1.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 157 (63.3%) | 91 (36.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Alakanuk are Production (19 | 7.7%), Transportation (19 | 7.7%), and Material Moving (10 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 14 (73.7%) | 5 (26.3%) |
Transportation | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 43 (89.6%) | 5 (10.4%) |
Total (Overall) | 157 (63.3%) | 91 (36.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Alakanuk
Employment Industries in Alakanuk
The major employment industries in Alakanuk include Retail Trade (71 | 28.6%), Educational Services (57 | 23.0%), Information (22 | 8.9%), Health Care & Social Assistance (14 | 5.7%), and Public Administration (14 | 5.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Alakanuk
The Alakanuk industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Administrative & Support (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (57.1%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 8 (61.5%) | 5 (38.5%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 62 (87.3%) | 9 (12.7%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
Utilities | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Educational Services | 29 (50.9%) | 28 (49.1%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 6 (42.9%) | 8 (57.1%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (100.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 3 (50.0%) | 3 (50.0%) |
Public Administration | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 157 (63.3%) | 91 (36.7%) |
Education in Alakanuk
School Enrollment in Alakanuk
The most common levels of schooling among the 353 students in Alakanuk are high school (129 | 36.5%), middle school (111 | 31.4%), and elementary school (68 | 19.3%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 31 | 8.8% |
Kindergarten | 11 | 3.1% |
Elementary School | 68 | 19.3% |
Middle School | 111 | 31.4% |
High School | 129 | 36.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 3 | 0.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 353 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Alakanuk
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 141 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 97 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 353 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Alakanuk
Bio, nature & agricultural (6 | 40.0%), social sciences (6 | 40.0%), and physical & health sciences (3 | 20.0%) are the most common fields of study among 15 individuals in Alakanuk who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 6 | 40.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 3 | 20.0% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 6 | 40.0% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 0 | 0.0% |
Business | 0 | 0.0% |
Education | 0 | 0.0% |
Literature & Languages | 0 | 0.0% |
Liberal Arts & History | 0 | 0.0% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 15 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Alakanuk
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Alakanuk
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Alakanuk are males with no vehicle (143, accounting for 93.5%) and females with no vehicle (77, making up 166.3%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 143 (93.5%) | 77 (89.5%) |
1 Vehicle | 10 (6.5%) | 7 (8.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (2.3%) |
3 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Alakanuk
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Alakanuk are 5 to 9 minutes (198 commuters, 82.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (18 commuters, 7.5%), and less than 5 minutes (13 commuters, 5.4%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 13 | 5.4% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 198 | 82.9% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 18 | 7.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 10 | 4.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Alakanuk
The most common commute times in Alakanuk are 5 to 9 minutes (135 commuters, 88.2%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (63 commuters, 73.3%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 7 (4.6%) | 6 (7.0%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 135 (88.2%) | 63 (73.3%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 7 (4.6%) | 11 (12.8%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 4 (2.6%) | 6 (7.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Alakanuk
The most frequent times of departure to work in Alakanuk are 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM (59, 38.6%) for males and 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (44, 51.2%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 3 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 3 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 3 (2.0%) | 6 (7.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 17 (11.1%) | 14 (16.3%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 4 (2.6%) | 44 (51.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 23 (15.0%) | 11 (12.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 38 (24.8%) | 7 (8.1%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 59 (38.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 3 (2.0%) | 3 (3.5%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (1.2%) |
Total | 153 (100.0%) | 86 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Alakanuk
Occupancy by Ownership in Alakanuk
Of the total 246 dwellings in Alakanuk, owner-occupied units account for 164 (66.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 82 (33.3%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 164 | 66.7% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 82 | 33.3% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 246 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Alakanuk
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 5 | 2.0% |
2-Person Household | 35 | 14.2% |
3-Person Household | 39 | 15.9% |
4+ Person Household | 167 | 67.9% |
Total Housing Units | 246 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Alakanuk
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2-Person Household | 28 (80.0%) | 7 (20.0%) |
3-Person Household | 34 (87.2%) | 5 (12.8%) |
4+ Person Household | 97 (58.1%) | 70 (41.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 164 (66.7%) | 82 (33.3%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Alakanuk
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 31 (64.6%) | 17 (35.4%) |
High School Diploma | 110 (78.6%) | 30 (21.4%) |
College/Associate Degree | 20 (40.8%) | 29 (59.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 3 (33.3%) | 6 (66.7%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Alakanuk
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 32 | 13.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 72 | 29.3% |
45 to 54 Years | 27 | 11.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 85 | 34.5% |
65 to 74 Years | 24 | 9.8% |
75 to 84 Years | 6 | 2.4% |
85 Years and Over | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 246 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Alakanuk
Median Income by Occupancy in Alakanuk
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 164 (66.7%) | $38,750 |
Renter-Occupied | 82 (33.3%) | $0 |
Average | 246 (100.0%) | $41,875 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Alakanuk
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 5 (3.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 5 (3.0%) | 10 (12.2%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 24 (14.6%) | 5 (6.1%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (9.8%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 17 (10.4%) | 7 (8.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6 (3.7%) | 2 (2.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 34 (20.7%) | 8 (9.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 25 (15.2%) | 5 (6.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 21 (12.8%) | 32 (39.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 24 (14.6%) | 5 (6.1%) |
$150,000 or more | 3 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 164 (100.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Alakanuk
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 25 (15.2%) | 9 (11.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 36 (22.0%) | 5 (6.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 49 (29.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 43 (26.2%) | 34 (41.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 8 (4.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 3 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 164 (100.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Alakanuk
Housing Structures in Alakanuk
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 230 | 93.5% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 14 | 5.7% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 2 | 0.8% |
Total | 246 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Alakanuk
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 162 (70.4%) | 68 (29.6%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (100.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 164 (66.7%) | 82 (33.3%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Alakanuk
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 3 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 31 (18.9%) | 8 (9.8%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 118 (72.0%) | 74 (90.2%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 12 (7.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 164 (100.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Alakanuk
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 145 (88.4%) | 70 (85.4%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 19 (11.6%) | 12 (14.6%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 164 (100.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Alakanuk
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 147 (89.6%) | 79 (96.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 7 (4.3%) | 3 (3.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 10 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 164 (100.0%) | 82 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Alakanuk
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Alakanuk
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 118 | 46 |
Median Property Value | - | - |
Median Household Income | $44,167 | $0 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $542 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | - | - |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Alakanuk
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 57 (48.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 26 (22.0%) | 6 (13.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 35 (29.7%) | 36 (78.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (8.7%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 118 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Alakanuk
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 10 (8.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 36 (30.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3 (2.5%) | 5 (10.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 11 (9.3%) | 3 (6.5%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 13 (11.0%) | 23 (50.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 18 (15.2%) | 12 (26.1%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 24 (20.3%) | 3 (6.5%) |
$150,000 or more | 3 (2.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 118 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Alakanuk
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 70 (59.3%) | 36,974 (80,378.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 43 (36.4%) | 3 (6.5%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (13.0%) |
4.0x or more | 5 (4.2%) | 9 (19.6%) |
Total | 118 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Alakanuk
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (6.5%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 118 (100.0%) | 46 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Alakanuk
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alakanuk
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 181 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 305 (93.6%) | 21 (6.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 115 (75.7%) | 37 (24.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 120 (84.5%) | 22 (15.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 91 (85.1%) | 16 (14.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 64 (90.1%) | 7 (9.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 84 (78.5%) | 23 (21.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,012 (88.9%) | 126 (11.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Alakanuk
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 181 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 305 (93.6%) | 21 (6.4%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 115 (75.7%) | 37 (24.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Alakanuk
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 297 (98.3%) | 5 (1.7%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 246 (95.4%) | 12 (4.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 111 (84.1%) | 21 (15.9%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 206 (88.8%) | 26 (11.2%) |
$100,000 and over | 152 (71.0%) | 62 (29.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Alakanuk
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 177 (97.8%) | 14 (7.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 276 (84.7%) | 40 (12.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 94 (61.8%) | 27 (17.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 111 (78.2%) | 15 (10.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 65 (60.8%) | 26 (24.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 52 (73.2%) | 15 (21.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 39 (36.4%) | 51 (47.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 35 (89.7%) | 14 (35.9%) |
75 Years and over | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 862 (75.7%) | 202 (17.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Alakanuk
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 13 (8.3%) | 3 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 21 (9.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 36 (26.3%) | 74 (50.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13 (50.0%) | 8 (61.5%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Alakanuk
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 10 (6.4%) | 3 (1.7%) |
18 to 34 Years | 14 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 18 (13.1%) | 55 (37.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13 (50.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 3 (1.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 7 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 14 (10.2%) | 17 (11.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (38.5%) |
75 Years and over | 2 (33.3%) | 4 (57.1%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 4 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 2 (1.5%) | 5 (3.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 3 (11.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (66.7%) | 4 (57.1%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 4 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 10 (7.3%) | 29 (19.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 6 (23.1%) | 8 (61.5%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (66.7%) | 4 (57.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 4 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 3 (2.2%) | 3 (2.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Alakanuk
Computing Device Access in Alakanuk
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 138 | 56.1% |
Smartphone | 216 | 87.8% |
Tablet | 133 | 54.1% |
No Computing Device | 23 | 9.3% |
Total | 246 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Alakanuk
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 24 | 9.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 158 | 64.2% |
Satellite Internet | 3 | 1.2% |
No Internet | 61 | 24.8% |
Total | 246 | 100.0% |
Alakanuk Summary
Alakanuk is a city located in the western part of the U.S. state of Alaska. It is situated on the banks of the Yukon River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) east of the Bering Sea. The city is part of the Unorganized Borough of Alaska and has a population of approximately 890 people as of the 2010 census.
History
The area around Alakanuk has been inhabited by the Yup'ik people for centuries. The first recorded contact with Europeans was in 1741, when the Russian explorer Vitus Bering sailed through the area. The first permanent settlement in the area was established in 1867 by the Russian-American Company. The settlement was named Alakanuk, which is derived from the Yup'ik word for "big river".
In the late 19th century, the area was a major trading center for the fur trade. The population of Alakanuk grew steadily throughout the 20th century, reaching a peak of 1,092 in 1980.
Geography
Alakanuk is located at the mouth of the Yukon River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) east of the Bering Sea. The city is situated on a small island in the middle of the river, which is surrounded by wetlands and tundra. The city is located in the Unorganized Borough of Alaska, which is the largest and least populated borough in the state.
The climate in Alakanuk is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, mild summers. The average temperature in January is -14°F (-26°C), while the average temperature in July is 54°F (12°C). The average annual precipitation is 11.5 inches (29 cm).
Economy
The economy of Alakanuk is largely based on fishing and subsistence activities. The city is home to several commercial fishing operations, which harvest salmon, halibut, and other species from the nearby waters. The city also has a small tourism industry, with visitors coming to fish, hunt, and observe wildlife.
The city is home to several small businesses, including a grocery store, a hardware store, and a restaurant. The city also has a post office, a library, and a health clinic.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Alakanuk was 890. The racial makeup of the city was 95.2% Native American, 2.2% White, 0.7% Asian, and 1.9% from other races. The median household income was $25,000, and the median family income was $30,000.
The city is predominantly Yup'ik, with a small population of Inupiat and other Native American tribes. The primary language spoken in Alakanuk is Yup'ik, although English is also widely spoken.
Conclusion
Alakanuk is a small city located in the western part of Alaska. It is situated on the banks of the Yukon River, approximately 40 miles (64 km) east of the Bering Sea. The city has a population of approximately 890 people and is part of the Unorganized Borough of Alaska. The economy of Alakanuk is largely based on fishing and subsistence activities, and the city is home to several small businesses. The population of Alakanuk is predominantly Yup'ik, with a small population of Inupiat and other Native American tribes.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Alakanuk?
Total Population of Alakanuk is 1,138.
What is the Total Male Population of Alakanuk?
Total Male Population of Alakanuk is 653.
What is the Total Female Population of Alakanuk?
Total Female Population of Alakanuk is 485.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Alakanuk?
There are 134.64 Males per 100 Females in Alakanuk.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Alakanuk?
There are 74.27 Females per 100 Males in Alakanuk.
What is the Median Population Age in Alakanuk?
Median Population Age in Alakanuk is 21.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Alakanuk
Average Family Size in Alakanuk is 4.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Alakanuk
Average Household Size in Alakanuk is 4.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Alakanuk?
Per Capita income in Alakanuk is $10,905.
What is the Median Family Income in Alakanuk?
Median Family Income in Alakanuk is $45,938.
What is the Median Household income in Alakanuk?
Median Household Income in Alakanuk is $41,875.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Alakanuk?
Income or Wage Gap in Alakanuk is 17.6%.
Women in Alakanuk earn 82.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Alakanuk?
Family Income Deficit in Alakanuk is $18,684.
Families that are below poverty line in Alakanuk earn $18,684 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Alakanuk?
Inequality or Gini Index in Alakanuk is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Alakanuk?
There are 342 People in the Labor Forcein in Alakanuk.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Alakanuk?
48.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Alakanuk.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Alakanuk?
Unemployment Rate in Alakanuk is 27.5%.