Upper Kalskag, AK

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Upper Kalskag Overview

253
TOTAL POPULATION
137
MALE POPULATION
116
FEMALE POPULATION
118.10
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.67
FEMALES / 100 MALES
18.9
MEDIAN AGE
4.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,617
PER CAPITA INCOME
$42,188
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
28.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
71.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.40
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
95
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
67.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
26.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Upper Kalskag

The most populous races in Upper Kalskag are Native / Alaskan (216 | 85.4%), Two or more Races (18 | 7.1%), and White / Caucasian (17 | 6.7%).
Race in Upper Kalskag
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American20.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan21685.4%
White / Caucasian176.7%
Two or more Races187.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total253100.0%

Ancestry in Upper Kalskag

The most populous ancestries reported in Upper Kalskag are Yup'ik (217 | 85.8%), European (22 | 8.7%), Irish (15 | 5.9%), German (13 | 5.1%), and Alaskan Athabascan (11 | 4.3%), together accounting for 109.9% of all Upper Kalskag residents.
Ancestry in Upper Kalskag
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaskan Athabascan114.3%
Apache72.8%
English20.8%
European228.7%
German135.1%
Inupiat20.8%
Irish155.9%
Norwegian31.2%
Russian31.2%
Scottish20.8%
Yup'ik21785.8%
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Immigrants in Upper Kalskag

Immigrants in Upper Kalskag
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag

Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag

The most populous age groups in Upper Kalskag are 5 to 9 Years (28 | 20.4%) for men and Under 5 Years (29 | 25.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (8.0%)29 (25.0%)
5 to 9 Years28 (20.4%)15 (12.9%)
10 to 14 Years15 (11.0%)10 (8.6%)
15 to 19 Years18 (13.1%)6 (5.2%)
20 to 24 Years5 (3.6%)10 (8.6%)
25 to 29 Years4 (2.9%)4 (3.5%)
30 to 34 Years10 (7.3%)12 (10.3%)
35 to 39 Years9 (6.6%)8 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Years4 (2.9%)3 (2.6%)
45 to 49 Years6 (4.4%)3 (2.6%)
50 to 54 Years6 (4.4%)2 (1.7%)
55 to 59 Years9 (6.6%)3 (2.6%)
60 to 64 Years10 (7.3%)7 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years2 (1.5%)2 (1.7%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)2 (1.7%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total137 (100.0%)116 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Upper Kalskag

Median Family Size in Upper Kalskag

The median family size in Upper Kalskag is 4.59 persons per family, with married-couple families (26 | 56.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.69 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (5 | 10.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.80 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Upper Kalskag
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple26 (56.5%)5.69
Single Male/Father15 (32.6%)3.27
Single Female/Mother5 (10.9%)2.80
Total Families46 (100.0%)4.59

Median Household Size in Upper Kalskag

The median household size in Upper Kalskag is 4.08 persons per household, with married-couple households (26 | 41.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6 persons per household. non-family households (16 | 25.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.31 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Upper Kalskag
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple26 (41.9%)6.00
Single Male/Father15 (24.2%)3.93
Single Female/Mother5 (8.1%)3.40
Non-family16 (25.8%)1.31
Total Households62 (100.0%)4.08

Household Size by Marriage Status in Upper Kalskag

Out of a total of 62 households in Upper Kalskag, 46 (74.2%) are family households, while 16 (25.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 14, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Upper Kalskag
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9 (14.5%)
2-Person Households5 (8.1%)7 (11.3%)
3-Person Households14 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households4 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households5 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households6 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total46 (74.2%)16 (25.8%)

Female Fertility in Upper Kalskag

Fertility by Age in Upper Kalskag

Average fertility rate in Upper Kalskag is 43.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 143.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)143.0
Total2 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Upper Kalskag

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Upper Kalskag

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Upper Kalskag
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)286.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total2 (100.0%)43.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Upper Kalskag

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Upper Kalskag
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Upper Kalskag

Income Overview in Upper Kalskag

Per Capita Income in Upper Kalskag is $14,617, while median incomes of families and households are $42,188 and $43,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income253$14,617
Median Family Income46$42,188
Mean Family Income46$61,285
Median Household Income62$43,750
Mean Household Income62$59,856
Income Deficit46$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)25328.89%
Wage / Income Gap ($)25371.11¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2530.40

Earnings by Sex in Upper Kalskag

Average Earnings in Upper Kalskag are $24,792, $23,333 for men and $32,813 for women, a difference of 28.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Upper Kalskag
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male58 (57.4%)$23,333
Female43 (42.6%)$32,813
Total101 (100.0%)$24,792

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Upper Kalskag

The most common earnings brackets in Upper Kalskag are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (6 | 10.3%) and $2,499 or less for women (6 | 14.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Upper Kalskag
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (5.2%)6 (14.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9995 (8.6%)1 (2.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4994 (6.9%)3 (7.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9993 (5.2%)1 (2.3%)
$10,000 to $12,4996 (10.3%)3 (7.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9991 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4993 (5.2%)2 (4.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)2 (4.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4992 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9996 (10.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (6.9%)3 (7.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9991 (1.7%)4 (9.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9995 (8.6%)5 (11.6%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (3.5%)1 (2.3%)
$45,000 to $49,9995 (8.6%)3 (7.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9992 (3.5%)2 (4.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9991 (1.7%)4 (9.3%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (5.2%)3 (7.0%)
$100,000+2 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (100.0%)43 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Upper Kalskag

Average earnings in Upper Kalskag are $27,500 for men and $36,500 for women, a difference of 24.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $36,750, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $21,875. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $48,750, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $35,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Upper Kalskag
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$36,750$35,750
College or Associate's Degree$21,875$48,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$27,500$36,500

Family Income in Upper Kalskag

Family Income Brackets in Upper Kalskag

According to the Upper Kalskag family income data, there are 14 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 30.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Upper Kalskag
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00048.7%
$10,000 to $14,99948.7%
$15,000 to $24,99948.7%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,9991430.4%
$50,000 to $74,99936.5%
$75,000 to $99,999919.6%
$100,000 to $149,999715.2%
$150,000 to $199,99912.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Upper Kalskag

5-person families (5 | 10.9%) account for the highest median family income in Upper Kalskag with $128,750 per family, while 5-person families (5 | 10.9%) have the highest median income of $25,750 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Upper Kalskag
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families10 (21.7%)$0
3-Person Families12 (26.1%)$41,250
4-Person Families4 (8.7%)$0
5-Person Families5 (10.9%)$128,750
6-Person Families11 (23.9%)$41,406
7+ Person Families4 (8.7%)$0
Total46 (100.0%)$42,188

Family Income by Number of Earners in Upper Kalskag

Family Income by Number of Earners in Upper Kalskag
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners4 (8.7%)$0
1 Earner22 (47.8%)$41,250
2 Earners12 (26.1%)$90,833
3+ Earners8 (17.4%)$101,250
Total46 (100.0%)$42,188

Household Income in Upper Kalskag

Household Income Brackets in Upper Kalskag

With 19 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Upper Kalskag, accounting for 30.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Upper Kalskag
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00069.7%
$10,000 to $14,99923.2%
$15,000 to $24,99969.7%
$25,000 to $34,99958.1%
$35,000 to $49,9991930.6%
$50,000 to $74,99923.2%
$75,000 to $99,9991219.4%
$100,000 to $149,999914.5%
$150,000 to $199,99911.6%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Upper Kalskag

The median household income in Upper Kalskag is $43,750, with the highest median household income of $45,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 25 households (40.3%) 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 3 households (4.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Upper Kalskag
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years3 (4.8%)$0
25 to 44 Years30 (48.4%)$42,083
45 to 64 Years25 (40.3%)$45,250
65+ Years4 (6.5%)$0
Total62 (100.0%)$43,750

Poverty in Upper Kalskag

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag

With 23.5% poverty level for males and 24.8% for females among the residents of Upper Kalskag, 12 to 14 year old males and 25 to 34 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 6 males (42.9%) and 9 females (56.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1 (11.1%)2 (7.4%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)1 (33.3%)
6 to 11 Years4 (19.1%)6 (40.0%)
12 to 14 Years6 (42.9%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years6 (37.5%)6 (46.2%)
25 to 34 Years4 (28.6%)9 (56.2%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years2 (16.7%)1 (20.0%)
55 to 64 Years8 (42.1%)3 (30.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (23.5%)28 (24.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag

According to the poverty statistics in Upper Kalskag, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years8 (88.9%)25 (92.6%)
5 Years5 (100.0%)2 (66.7%)
6 to 11 Years17 (80.9%)9 (60.0%)
12 to 14 Years8 (57.1%)6 (100.0%)
15 Years3 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years10 (62.5%)7 (53.8%)
25 to 34 Years10 (71.4%)7 (43.8%)
35 to 44 Years13 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years10 (83.3%)4 (80.0%)
55 to 64 Years11 (57.9%)7 (70.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (100.0%)2 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Total101 (76.5%)85 (75.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Upper Kalskag

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Upper Kalskag show that 3.8% or 1 of the total 26 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 8.3%, comprising of 1 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Upper Kalskag
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children11 (91.7%)1 (8.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (96.2%)1 (3.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Upper Kalskag

According to the poverty data in Upper Kalskag, 53.3% or 8 single-father households and 100.0% or 5 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Upper Kalskag
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children4 (44.4%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8 (53.3%)5 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Upper Kalskag

The poverty data for Upper Kalskag shows that 1 of the married-couple family households (3.8%) and 13 of the single-parent households (65.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 1 households (8.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Upper Kalskag
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)6 (54.5%)
3 or 4 Children1 (8.3%)3 (60.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (3.8%)13 (65.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Upper Kalskag

Employment by Class of Employer in Upper Kalskag

Among the 70 employed individuals in Upper Kalskag, local government employees (29 | 41.4%), state government employees (23 | 32.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (7 | 10.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Upper Kalskag
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees68.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)22.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations710.0%
Local Government Employees2941.4%
State Government Employees2332.9%
Federal Government Employees22.9%
Unpaid Family Workers11.4%
Total70100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Upper Kalskag

According to the labor force statistics for Upper Kalskag, out of the total population over 16 years of age (141), 67.4% or 95 individuals are in the labor force, with 26.3% or 25 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 55 to 59 years, with 100.0% or 12 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 47.4% or 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years5 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years8 (53.3%)3 (37.5%)
25 to 29 Years5 (62.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years19 (86.4%)9 (47.4%)
35 to 44 Years21 (87.5%)3 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years13 (76.5%)6 (46.2%)
55 to 59 Years12 (100.0%)4 (33.3%)
60 to 64 Years10 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total95 (67.4%)25 (26.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Upper Kalskag

According to labor force statistics for Upper Kalskag, 80.0% of individuals (80) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (100) are in the labor force, with 27.5% or 22 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 100.0% or 29 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 33.3% or 2 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Upper Kalskag
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School6 (42.9%)5 (33.3%)
High School Diploma39 (76.5%)16 (30.8%)
College / Associate Degree29 (100.0%)8 (27.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total80 (80.0%)28 (27.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Upper Kalskag

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Upper Kalskag are Community & Social Service (11 | 15.7%), Education Instruction & Library (10 | 14.3%), Management (2 | 2.9%), Business & Financial (1 | 1.4%), and Education, Arts & Media (1 | 1.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Upper Kalskag

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Upper Kalskag, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Management (50.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (10.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Upper Kalskag
OccupationMaleFemale
Management1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Business & Financial1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (9.1%)10 (90.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (20.0%)12 (80.0%)
Total (Overall)37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Upper Kalskag are Cleaning & Maintenance (4 | 5.7%), Healthcare Support (3 | 4.3%), Food Preparation & Serving (3 | 4.3%), and Personal Care & Service (1 | 1.4%).
Services Occupations in Upper Kalskag

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Upper Kalskag, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (50.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (33.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (66.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Upper Kalskag
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving1 (33.3%)2 (66.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total (Category)3 (27.3%)8 (72.7%)
Total (Overall)37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Upper Kalskag are Office & Administration (15 | 21.4%), and Sales & Related (4 | 5.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Upper Kalskag

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Upper Kalskag
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration2 (13.3%)13 (86.7%)
Total (Category)6 (31.6%)13 (68.4%)
Total (Overall)37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Upper Kalskag are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (4 | 5.7%), Construction & Extraction (3 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (2 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Upper Kalskag

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Upper Kalskag
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Upper Kalskag are Transportation (6 | 8.6%), Production (5 | 7.1%), and Material Moving (5 | 7.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Upper Kalskag

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Upper Kalskag
OccupationMaleFemale
Production5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Upper Kalskag

Employment Industries in Upper Kalskag

The major employment industries in Upper Kalskag include Educational Services (22 | 31.4%), Public Administration (22 | 31.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (10 | 14.3%), Utilities (5 | 7.1%), and Manufacturing (3 | 4.3%).
Employment Industries in Upper Kalskag

Employment Industries by Sex in Upper Kalskag

The Upper Kalskag industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (90.0%), Educational Services (72.7%), and Retail Trade (50.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Upper Kalskag
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade1 (50.0%)1 (50.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services6 (27.3%)16 (72.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration15 (68.2%)7 (31.8%)
Total37 (52.9%)33 (47.1%)

Education in Upper Kalskag

School Enrollment in Upper Kalskag

The most common levels of schooling among the 103 students in Upper Kalskag are elementary school (34 | 33.0%), middle school (24 | 23.3%), and high school (18 | 17.5%).
School Enrollment in Upper Kalskag
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool98.7%
Kindergarten1413.6%
Elementary School3433.0%
Middle School2423.3%
High School1817.5%
College / Undergraduate43.9%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total103100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Upper Kalskag

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Upper Kalskag

Education (5 | 62.5%), liberal arts & history (2 | 25.0%), and arts & humanities (1 | 12.5%) are the most common fields of study among 8 individuals in Upper Kalskag who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Upper Kalskag
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education562.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History225.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities112.5%
Total8100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Upper Kalskag

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Upper Kalskag

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Upper Kalskag are males with 1 vehicle (24, accounting for 64.9%) and females with 1 vehicle (16, making up 72.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Upper Kalskag
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle13 (35.1%)15 (45.5%)
1 Vehicle24 (64.9%)16 (48.5%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)2 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total37 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Upper Kalskag

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Upper Kalskag are 5 to 9 minutes (34 commuters, 54.0%), 10 to 14 minutes (7 commuters, 11.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (7 commuters, 11.1%).
Commute Time in Upper Kalskag
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes57.9%
5 to 9 Minutes3454.0%
10 to 14 Minutes711.1%
15 to 19 Minutes711.1%
20 to 24 Minutes23.2%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes57.9%
35 to 39 Minutes34.8%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Upper Kalskag

The most common commute times in Upper Kalskag are 5 to 9 minutes (17 commuters, 50.0%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (17 commuters, 58.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Upper Kalskag
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (11.8%)1 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes17 (50.0%)17 (58.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)7 (24.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes7 (20.6%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes2 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes3 (8.8%)2 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes1 (2.9%)2 (6.9%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Upper Kalskag

The most frequent times of departure to work in Upper Kalskag are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (12, 35.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (10, 34.5%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Upper Kalskag
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM2 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM3 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)2 (6.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM2 (5.9%)10 (34.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (11.8%)10 (34.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM12 (35.3%)3 (10.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM7 (20.6%)2 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM4 (11.8%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)2 (6.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total34 (100.0%)29 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Upper Kalskag

Occupancy by Ownership in Upper Kalskag

Of the total 62 dwellings in Upper Kalskag, owner-occupied units account for 44 (71.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 18 (29.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Upper Kalskag
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units4471.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1829.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units62100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Upper Kalskag

Occupancy by Household Size in Upper Kalskag
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household914.5%
2-Person Household1219.4%
3-Person Household1422.6%
4+ Person Household2743.5%
Total Housing Units62100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Upper Kalskag

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Upper Kalskag
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household3 (33.3%)6 (66.7%)
2-Person Household7 (58.3%)5 (41.7%)
3-Person Household14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household20 (74.1%)7 (25.9%)
Total Housing Units44 (71.0%)18 (29.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Upper Kalskag

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Upper Kalskag
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
High School Diploma25 (75.8%)8 (24.2%)
College/Associate Degree13 (72.2%)5 (27.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Upper Kalskag

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Upper Kalskag
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1422.6%
35 to 44 Years1930.6%
45 to 54 Years69.7%
55 to 64 Years1930.6%
65 to 74 Years46.5%
75 to 84 Years00.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total62100.0%

Housing Finances in Upper Kalskag

Median Income by Occupancy in Upper Kalskag

Median Income by Occupancy in Upper Kalskag
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied44 (71.0%)$47,000
Renter-Occupied18 (29.0%)$27,500
Average62 (100.0%)$43,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Upper Kalskag

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Upper Kalskag
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0001 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)5 (27.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9993 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (4.5%)3 (16.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (36.4%)3 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)2 (11.1%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (25.0%)1 (5.6%)
$100,000 to $149,9997 (15.9%)2 (11.1%)
$150,000 or more1 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Upper Kalskag

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Upper Kalskag
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3009 (20.4%)2 (11.1%)
$300 to $49915 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500 to $79912 (27.3%)3 (16.7%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4998 (18.2%)8 (44.4%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Upper Kalskag

Housing Structures in Upper Kalskag

Housing Structures in Upper Kalskag
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6096.8%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments23.2%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total62100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Upper Kalskag

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Upper Kalskag
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached44 (73.3%)16 (26.7%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (71.0%)18 (29.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Upper Kalskag

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Upper Kalskag
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms22 (50.0%)12 (66.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms18 (40.9%)5 (27.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms4 (9.1%)1 (5.6%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Upper Kalskag

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Upper Kalskag
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity3 (6.8%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene30 (68.2%)12 (66.7%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels11 (25.0%)6 (33.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Upper Kalskag

Household Vehicle Usage in Upper Kalskag
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle19 (43.2%)18 (100.0%)
1 Vehicle23 (52.3%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles2 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total44 (100.0%)18 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Upper Kalskag

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Upper Kalskag

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1925
Median Property Value$146,900$217,900
Median Household Income$40,417$0
Monthly Housing Costs$304$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Upper Kalskag

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Upper Kalskag
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0003 (15.8%)5 (20.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9993 (15.8%)3 (12.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99911 (57.9%)9 (36.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9992 (10.5%)8 (32.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Upper Kalskag

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Upper Kalskag
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9996 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9992 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9995 (26.3%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)11 (44.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9993 (15.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9991 (5.3%)8 (32.0%)
$150,000 or more1 (5.3%)6 (24.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Upper Kalskag

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Upper Kalskag
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x5 (26.3%)76,875 (307,500.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x6 (31.6%)10 (40.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)4 (16.0%)
4.0x or more8 (42.1%)2 (8.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Upper Kalskag

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Upper Kalskag
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Upper Kalskag

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Upper Kalskag

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years46 (95.8%)2 (4.2%)
6 to 18 Years76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
19 to 25 Years15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)
26 to 34 Years23 (76.7%)7 (23.3%)
35 to 44 Years21 (87.5%)3 (12.5%)
45 to 54 Years10 (58.8%)7 (41.2%)
55 to 64 Years24 (82.8%)5 (17.2%)
65 to 74 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (87.4%)32 (12.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Upper Kalskag

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Upper Kalskag
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born46 (95.8%)2 (4.2%)
Foreign Born, Citizen76 (96.2%)3 (3.8%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen15 (75.0%)5 (25.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Upper Kalskag

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Upper Kalskag
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00017 (73.9%)6 (26.1%)
$25,000 to $49,99979 (85.9%)13 (14.1%)
$50,000 to $74,9992 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over83 (86.5%)13 (13.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Upper Kalskag

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 638 (79.2%)27 (56.2%)
6 to 18 Years56 (70.9%)24 (30.4%)
19 to 25 Years12 (60.0%)3 (15.0%)
25 to 34 Years22 (73.3%)2 (6.7%)
35 to 44 Years13 (54.2%)8 (33.3%)
45 to 54 Years6 (35.3%)4 (23.5%)
55 to 64 Years12 (41.4%)15 (51.7%)
65 to 74 Years2 (50.0%)4 (100.0%)
75 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total163 (64.4%)87 (34.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Upper Kalskag

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Upper Kalskag
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (6.7%)4 (13.8%)
35 to 64 Years13 (29.5%)1 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Upper Kalskag

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Upper Kalskag: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years2 (6.7%)1 (3.5%)
35 to 64 Years5 (11.4%)1 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Upper Kalskag: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (10.3%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)1 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Upper Kalskag: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Upper Kalskag: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years8 (18.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Upper Kalskag: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Upper Kalskag

Computing Device Access in Upper Kalskag

Computing Device Access in Upper Kalskag
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2337.1%
Smartphone5385.5%
Tablet2946.8%
No Computing Device69.7%
Total62100.0%

Internet Access in Upper Kalskag

Internet Access in Upper Kalskag
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1625.8%
Cellular Data Only2438.7%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet2235.5%
Total62100.0%

Upper Kalskag Summary

Upper Kalskag is a small city located in the Bethel Census Area of Alaska. It is situated on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River, about 40 miles upstream from the city of Bethel. The population of Upper Kalskag was 545 at the 2010 census, making it the smallest incorporated city in Alaska.

History

Upper Kalskag was first settled by Yup'ik Eskimos in the late 1800s. The name "Kalskag" is derived from the Yup'ik word for "big river". The village was originally located on the south bank of the Kuskokwim River, but was moved to the north bank in the early 1900s due to flooding.
In the early 1900s, Upper Kalskag was a trading post for fur traders and trappers. In the 1920s, the Alaska Native Brotherhood established a chapter in the village. In the 1930s, the Alaska Territorial Guard was formed in Upper Kalskag.
In the 1950s, Upper Kalskag was incorporated as a city. In the 1960s, the city was connected to the outside world by the Alaska Railroad. In the 1970s, the city was connected to the outside world by the Alaska Highway.

Geography

Upper Kalskag is located at the confluence of the Kuskokwim and Kalskag Rivers. The city is situated on the north bank of the Kuskokwim River, about 40 miles upstream from the city of Bethel. The terrain around Upper Kalskag is mostly flat, with some hills and mountains in the distance.
The climate in Upper Kalskag is subarctic, with long, cold winters and short, cool summers. The average temperature in January is -14°F, and the average temperature in July is 57°F.

Economy

The economy of Upper Kalskag is largely based on subsistence fishing and hunting. The city is also home to a small commercial fishing fleet.
The city is served by the Upper Kalskag Airport, which offers scheduled flights to Bethel and Anchorage. The city is also served by the Alaska Railroad, which offers passenger and freight service to Anchorage and Fairbanks.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Upper Kalskag was 545. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% Native American, 2.2% White, 0.2% Asian, 0.2% Pacific Islander, and 1.9% from two or more races.
The median household income in Upper Kalskag was $25,000, and the median family income was $30,000. The per capita income in the city was $13,000. About 24.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Upper Kalskag?
Total Population of Upper Kalskag is 253.
What is the Total Male Population of Upper Kalskag?
Total Male Population of Upper Kalskag is 137.
What is the Total Female Population of Upper Kalskag?
Total Female Population of Upper Kalskag is 116.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Upper Kalskag?
There are 118.10 Males per 100 Females in Upper Kalskag.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Upper Kalskag?
There are 84.67 Females per 100 Males in Upper Kalskag.
What is the Median Population Age in Upper Kalskag?
Median Population Age in Upper Kalskag is 18.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Upper Kalskag
Average Family Size in Upper Kalskag is 4.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Upper Kalskag
Average Household Size in Upper Kalskag is 4.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Upper Kalskag?
Per Capita income in Upper Kalskag is $14,617.
What is the Median Family Income in Upper Kalskag?
Median Family Income in Upper Kalskag is $42,188.
What is the Median Household income in Upper Kalskag?
Median Household Income in Upper Kalskag is $43,750.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Upper Kalskag?
Income or Wage Gap in Upper Kalskag is 28.9%.
Women in Upper Kalskag earn 71.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Upper Kalskag?
Inequality or Gini Index in Upper Kalskag is 0.40.
How Large is the Labor Force in Upper Kalskag?
There are 95 People in the Labor Forcein in Upper Kalskag.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Upper Kalskag?
67.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Upper Kalskag.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Upper Kalskag?
Unemployment Rate in Upper Kalskag is 26.3%.