Gakona, AK
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Gakona Overview
155
TOTAL POPULATION
98
MALE POPULATION
57
FEMALE POPULATION
171.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
58.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.5
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,586
PER CAPITA INCOME
$137,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
40.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.58
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
59
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Gakona Zip Codes
Gakona Area Codes
Race in Gakona
The most populous races in Gakona are White / Caucasian (120 | 77.4%), Native / Alaskan (30 | 19.4%), and Two or more Races (5 | 3.2%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Black / African American | 0 | 0.0% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 30 | 19.4% |
White / Caucasian | 120 | 77.4% |
Two or more Races | 5 | 3.2% |
Some other Race | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 155 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Gakona
The most populous ancestries reported in Gakona are Alaska Native (25 | 16.1%), Irish (23 | 14.8%), German (15 | 9.7%), Alaskan Athabascan (5 | 3.2%), and European (5 | 3.2%), together accounting for 47.1% of all Gakona residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
Alaska Native | 25 | 16.1% |
Alaskan Athabascan | 5 | 3.2% |
Aleut | 3 | 1.9% |
American | 4 | 2.6% |
European | 5 | 3.2% |
French | 1 | 0.6% |
German | 15 | 9.7% |
Irish | 23 | 14.8% |
Norwegian | 2 | 1.3% |
Scotch-Irish | 3 | 1.9% |
Scottish | 3 | 1.9% |
Slovak | 3 | 1.9% | View All 12 Rows |
Immigrants in Gakona
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Gakona
Sex and Age in Gakona
The most populous age groups in Gakona are 55 to 59 Years (31 | 31.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (12 | 21.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 4 (4.1%) | 7 (12.3%) |
5 to 9 Years | 2 (2.0%) | 12 (21.0%) |
10 to 14 Years | 14 (14.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Years | 4 (4.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 13 (13.3%) | 4 (7.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 3 (3.1%) | 3 (5.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 6 (6.1%) | 2 (3.5%) |
45 to 49 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (3.5%) |
50 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (5.3%) |
55 to 59 Years | 31 (31.6%) | 5 (8.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (8.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 7 (7.1%) | 8 (14.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 11 (11.2%) | 3 (5.3%) |
75 to 79 Years | 3 (3.1%) | 3 (5.3%) |
80 to 84 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
85 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 98 (100.0%) | 57 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Gakona
Median Family Size in Gakona
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 25 (92.6%) | 4.40 |
Single Male/Father | 2 (7.4%) | 2.50 |
Single Female/Mother | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Total Families | 27 (100.0%) | 4.26 |
Median Household Size in Gakona
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 25 (37.3%) | 4.40 |
Single Male/Father | 2 (3.0%) | 2.50 |
Single Female/Mother | 0 (0.0%) | - |
Non-family | 40 (59.7%) | - |
Total Households | 67 (100.0%) | 2.31 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gakona
Out of a total of 67 households in Gakona, 27 (40.3%) are family households, while 40 (59.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 40 (59.7%) |
2-Person Households | 11 (16.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Households | 9 (13.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 3 (4.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 4 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 27 (40.3%) | 40 (59.7%) |
Female Fertility in Gakona
Fertility by Age in Gakona
Average fertility rate in Gakona is 286.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 1,000.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 4 (100.0%) | 1,000.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 4 (100.0%) | 286.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gakona
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Gakona
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 500.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 4 (100.0%) | 286.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gakona
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Gakona
Income Overview in Gakona
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 155 | $36,586 |
Median Family Income | 27 | $137,917 |
Mean Family Income | 27 | $144,315 |
Median Household Income | 67 | $0 |
Mean Household Income | 67 | $75,664 |
Income Deficit | 27 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 155 | 40.68% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 155 | 59.32¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 155 | 0.58 |
Earnings by Sex in Gakona
Average Earnings in Gakona are $69,808, $73,750 for men and $43,750 for women, a difference of 40.7%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 38 (70.4%) | $73,750 |
Female | 16 (29.6%) | $43,750 |
Total | 54 (100.0%) | $69,808 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gakona
The most common earnings brackets in Gakona are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (13 | 34.2%) and $100,000+ for women (5 | 31.2%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 3 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (12.5%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 3 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (18.8%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (12.5%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (12.5%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 13 (34.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 9 (23.7%) | 2 (12.5%) |
$100,000+ | 10 (26.3%) | 5 (31.2%) |
Total | 38 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gakona
Average earnings in Gakona are $73,750 for men and $43,750 for women, a difference of 40.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,625, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $69,519. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $43,750.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $85,625 | $0 |
College or Associate's Degree | - | - |
Bachelor's Degree | $69,519 | $0 |
Graduate Degree | - | - |
Total | $73,750 | $43,750 |
Family Income in Gakona
Family Income Brackets in Gakona
According to the Gakona family income data, there are 7 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 3 | 11.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3 | 11.1% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 6 | 22.2% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 6 | 22.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2 | 7.4% |
$200,000+ | 7 | 25.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gakona
3-person families (9 | 33.3%) account for the highest median family income in Gakona with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (9 | 33.3%) have the highest median income of $83,334 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 11 (40.7%) | $118,750 |
3-Person Families | 9 (33.3%) | $250,001 |
4-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 3 (11.1%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 4 (14.8%) | $0 |
Total | 27 (100.0%) | $137,917 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Gakona
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 5 (18.5%) | $0 |
1 Earner | 10 (37.0%) | $0 |
2 Earners | 8 (29.6%) | $141,250 |
3+ Earners | 4 (14.8%) | $0 |
Total | 27 (100.0%) | $137,917 |
Household Income in Gakona
Household Income Brackets in Gakona
With 31 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Gakona, accounting for 46.3% of all households.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 3 | 4.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 31 | 46.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6 | 9.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 8 | 11.9% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 | 14.9% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 2 | 3.0% |
$200,000+ | 7 | 10.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Gakona
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 9 (13.4%) | $0 |
45 to 64 Years | 38 (56.7%) | $0 |
65+ Years | 20 (29.8%) | $0 |
Total | 67 (100.0%) | $0 |
Poverty in Gakona
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gakona
With 14.3% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Gakona, 16 and 17 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 8 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (66.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 5 (71.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5 (27.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 14 (14.3%) | 11 (19.3%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gakona
According to the poverty statistics in Gakona, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 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 | 4 (100.0%) | 7 (100.0%) |
5 Years | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 7 (100.0%) | 4 (33.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 2 (28.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 13 (100.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 9 (100.0%) | 2 (40.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 31 (100.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 13 (72.2%) | 11 (100.0%) |
75 Years and over | 3 (100.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total | 84 (85.7%) | 46 (80.7%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gakona
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gakona show that 12.0% or 3 of the total 25 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 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 | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 22 (88.0%) | 3 (12.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gakona
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gakona
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Employment Characteristics in Gakona
Employment by Class of Employer in Gakona
Among the 51 employed individuals in Gakona, private company employees (18 | 35.3%), federal government employees (16 | 31.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (5 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 18 | 35.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 5 | 9.8% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 4 | 7.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 2 | 3.9% |
Local Government Employees | 4 | 7.8% |
State Government Employees | 2 | 3.9% |
Federal Government Employees | 16 | 31.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 51 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Gakona
According to the labor force statistics for Gakona, out of the total population over 16 years of age (116), 50.9% or 59 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.4% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 14 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.7% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Years | 13 (76.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 14 (100.0%) | 3 (21.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 13 (36.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 64 Years | 2 (40.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 12 (41.4%) | 5 (41.7%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 59 (50.9%) | 10 (17.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gakona
According to labor force statistics for Gakona, 61.0% of individuals (47) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (77) are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 4 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 27 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 12 (31.6%) | 10 (25.0%) |
College / Associate Degree | 8 (66.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 27 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 47 (61.0%) | 7 (8.8%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Gakona
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gakona are Management (12 | 31.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3 | 7.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (3 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3 | 7.9%), and Health Technologists (3 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 8 (66.7%) | 4 (33.3%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 8 (44.4%) | 10 (55.6%) |
Total (Overall) | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Gakona are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 7.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Security & Protection | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 3 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gakona are , and Office & Administration (6 | 15.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gakona are , and Construction & Extraction (4 | 10.5%).
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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gakona are Transportation (5 | 13.2%), and Production (2 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Material Moving | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Gakona
Employment Industries in Gakona
The major employment industries in Gakona include Health Care & Social Assistance (8 | 21.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (7 | 18.4%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (7 | 18.4%), Construction (4 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4 | 10.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gakona
The Gakona industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Manufacturing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Wholesale Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Retail Trade | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 5 (71.4%) | 2 (28.6%) |
Utilities | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Educational Services | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 0 (0.0%) | 8 (100.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public Administration | 2 (50.0%) | 2 (50.0%) |
Total | 22 (57.9%) | 16 (42.1%) |
Education in Gakona
School Enrollment in Gakona
The most common levels of schooling among the 32 students in Gakona are middle school (14 | 43.8%), kindergarten (10 | 31.2%), and elementary school (4 | 12.5%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 0 | 0.0% |
Kindergarten | 10 | 31.2% |
Elementary School | 4 | 12.5% |
Middle School | 14 | 43.8% |
High School | 4 | 12.5% |
College / Undergraduate | 0 | 0.0% |
Graduate / Professional | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 32 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gakona
Out of a total of 32 students who are enrolled in schools in Gakona, 13 (40.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19 (59.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 8 (57.1%) | 6 (42.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 7 (50.0%) | 7 (50.0%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 0 (0.0%) | 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 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 19 (59.4%) | 13 (40.6%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gakona
Education (16 | 48.5%), physical & health sciences (4 | 12.1%), engineering (4 | 12.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (3 | 9.1%), and science & technology (3 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 33 individuals in Gakona who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 3 | 9.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 4 | 12.1% |
Psychology | 0 | 0.0% |
Social Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Engineering | 4 | 12.1% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 3 | 9.1% |
Business | 3 | 9.1% |
Education | 16 | 48.5% |
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 | 33 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Gakona
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gakona
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gakona are males with 2 vehicles (15, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (6, making up 93.8%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 4 (11.4%) | 4 (25.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 15 (42.9%) | 6 (37.5%) |
3 Vehicles | 11 (31.4%) | 3 (18.8%) |
4 Vehicles | 3 (8.6%) | 1 (6.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 2 (5.7%) | 2 (12.5%) |
Total | 35 (100.0%) | 16 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Gakona
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gakona are 30 to 34 minutes (8 commuters, 30.8%), less than 5 minutes (6 commuters, 23.1%), and 60 to 89 minutes (4 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 6 | 23.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2 | 7.7% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 2 | 7.7% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 2 | 7.7% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 2 | 7.7% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 8 | 30.8% |
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 | 4 | 15.4% |
90 or more Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
Commute Time by Sex in Gakona
The most common commute times in Gakona are 30 to 34 minutes (5 commuters, 33.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (3 commuters, 27.3%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 4 (26.7%) | 2 (18.2%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 2 (13.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (18.2%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (18.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (18.2%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 5 (33.3%) | 3 (27.3%) |
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 | 4 (26.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gakona
The most frequent times of departure to work in Gakona are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5, 33.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7, 63.6%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 2 (13.3%) | 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 | 4 (26.7%) | 2 (18.2%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 5 (33.3%) | 7 (63.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 4 (26.7%) | 2 (18.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 15 (100.0%) | 11 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Gakona
Occupancy by Ownership in Gakona
Of the total 67 dwellings in Gakona, owner-occupied units account for 62 (92.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 5 (7.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 62 | 92.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 5 | 7.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 67 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Gakona
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 40 | 59.7% |
2-Person Household | 11 | 16.4% |
3-Person Household | 9 | 13.4% |
4+ Person Household | 7 | 10.4% |
Total Housing Units | 67 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gakona
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 35 (87.5%) | 5 (12.5%) |
2-Person Household | 11 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3-Person Household | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total Housing Units | 62 (92.5%) | 5 (7.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gakona
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 39 (92.9%) | 3 (7.1%) |
College/Associate Degree | 13 (86.7%) | 2 (13.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 10 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gakona
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 4 | 6.0% |
35 to 44 Years | 5 | 7.5% |
45 to 54 Years | 3 | 4.5% |
55 to 64 Years | 35 | 52.2% |
65 to 74 Years | 17 | 25.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 3 | 4.5% |
85 Years and Over | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 67 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Gakona
Median Income by Occupancy in Gakona
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 62 (92.5%) | $0 |
Renter-Occupied | 5 (7.5%) | $0 |
Average | 67 (100.0%) | $0 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gakona
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 3 (4.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 23 (37.1%) | 3 (60.0%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 3 (4.8%) | 2 (40.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 6 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 8 (12.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 10 (16.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 9 (14.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 62 (100.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gakona
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 23 (37.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 8 (12.9%) | 2 (40.0%) |
$500 to $799 | 11 (17.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $999 | 2 (3.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 6 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 10 (16.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 2 (3.2%) | 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 | 62 (100.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Gakona
Housing Structures in Gakona
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 62 | 92.5% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 2 | 3.0% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 3 | 4.5% |
Total | 67 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gakona
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (100.0%) |
Total | 62 (92.5%) | 5 (7.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gakona
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 29 (46.8%) | 3 (60.0%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 21 (33.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 8 (12.9%) | 2 (40.0%) |
8 or more Rooms | 4 (6.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 62 (100.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gakona
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 | 27 (43.5%) | 2 (40.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 35 (56.5%) | 3 (60.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 62 (100.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Gakona
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (60.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 12 (19.4%) | 2 (40.0%) |
2 Vehicles | 12 (19.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 38 (61.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 62 (100.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Gakona
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gakona
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 50 | 12 |
Median Property Value | $583,300 | $366,700 |
Median Household Income | - | - |
Monthly Housing Costs | - | - |
Real Estate Taxes | - | - |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gakona
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 6 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 4 (8.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 6 (12.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 8 (16.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 3 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 23 (46.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 50 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gakona
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 3 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 26 (52.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 3 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (25.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 8 (16.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 3 (6.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$150,000 or more | 7 (14.0%) | 7 (58.3%) |
Total | 50 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gakona
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 17 (34.0%) | 109,375 (911,458.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 0 (0.0%) | 2 (16.7%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 2 (4.0%) | 7 (58.3%) |
4.0x or more | 31 (62.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 50 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gakona
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 50 (100.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Gakona
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gakona
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
26 to 34 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 10 (71.4%) | 4 (28.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 12 (29.3%) | 29 (70.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 109 (76.8%) | 33 (23.2%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gakona
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gakona
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 31 (55.4%) | 25 (44.6%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$100,000 and over | 34 (80.9%) | 8 (19.1%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gakona
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
6 to 18 Years | 17 (56.7%) | 13 (43.3%) |
19 to 25 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (100.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3 (21.4%) | 10 (71.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (29.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (89.7%) | 9 (31.0%) |
75 Years and over | 6 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 52 (36.6%) | 66 (46.5%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gakona
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5 (27.8%) | 3 (27.3%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gakona
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (27.3%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (11.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 2 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 5 (27.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 4 (10.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in Gakona
Computing Device Access in Gakona
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 29 | 43.3% |
Smartphone | 58 | 86.6% |
Tablet | 17 | 25.4% |
No Computing Device | 3 | 4.5% |
Total | 67 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Gakona
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 22 | 32.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 17 | 25.4% |
Satellite Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
No Internet | 26 | 38.8% |
Total | 67 | 100.0% |
Gakona Summary
Gakona is a small unincorporated community located in the Copper River Valley of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It is located on the Richardson Highway, approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks and 60 miles northwest of Glennallen. The population of Gakona was estimated to be around 100 people in 2020.
History
Gakona was first established in the early 1900s as a trading post for the Ahtna Athabascan people. The name Gakona is derived from the Ahtna word for “big river”, referring to the nearby Copper River. The trading post was operated by the Gakona Trading Company, which was owned by the Gakona family. The trading post was a popular stop for travelers and miners heading to the gold fields of the Klondike.
In the 1950s, the Gakona Trading Company was sold to the Alaska Road Commission, which built a road from Gakona to the nearby town of Glennallen. This road, now known as the Richardson Highway, was the first road to connect the interior of Alaska to the outside world.
In the 1960s, Gakona became a popular destination for tourists and hunters. The Gakona Lodge was built in the 1970s and is still in operation today.
Geography
Gakona is located in the Copper River Valley of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The town is situated on the banks of the Gakona River, which flows into the Copper River. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and alpine tundra.
The climate in Gakona is subarctic, with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature in January is -10°F (-23°C), and the average temperature in July is 60°F (16°C). The average annual precipitation is 16 inches (41 cm).
Economy
The economy of Gakona is largely based on tourism and subsistence activities. The Gakona Lodge is a popular destination for hunters and fishermen, and the nearby Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve attracts visitors from around the world.
Subsistence activities such as hunting, fishing, and berry picking are also important to the local economy. The Ahtna Athabascan people have lived in the area for centuries and continue to practice traditional subsistence activities.
Demographics
The population of Gakona was estimated to be around 100 people in 2020. The majority of the population is of Ahtna Athabascan descent. The median age of the population is 37.5 years, and the median household income is $45,000.
Conclusion
Gakona is a small unincorporated community located in the Copper River Valley of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It has a long history as a trading post for the Ahtna Athabascan people and is now a popular destination for tourists and hunters. The economy of Gakona is largely based on tourism and subsistence activities, and the population is estimated to be around 100 people.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Gakona?
Total Population of Gakona is 155.
What is the Total Male Population of Gakona?
Total Male Population of Gakona is 98.
What is the Total Female Population of Gakona?
Total Female Population of Gakona is 57.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gakona?
There are 171.93 Males per 100 Females in Gakona.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gakona?
There are 58.16 Females per 100 Males in Gakona.
What is the Median Population Age in Gakona?
Median Population Age in Gakona is 50.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gakona
Average Family Size in Gakona is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gakona
Average Household Size in Gakona is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gakona?
Per Capita income in Gakona is $36,586.
What is the Median Family Income in Gakona?
Median Family Income in Gakona is $137,917.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gakona?
Income or Wage Gap in Gakona is 40.7%.
Women in Gakona earn 59.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gakona?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gakona is 0.58.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gakona?
There are 59 People in the Labor Forcein in Gakona.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gakona?
50.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Gakona.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gakona?
Unemployment Rate in Gakona is 17.4%.