Alakanuk, Alaska

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Population in 2022: 747 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +14.6%
 
Males: 428  (57.3%)
Females: 319  (42.7%)
Median resident age:

22.2 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip codes: 99554.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $42,724 (it was $26,346 in 2000)
Alakanuk:

$42,724
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $10,963 (it was $6,884 in 2000)

Alakanuk city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $90,052 (it was $42,500 in 2000)
Alakanuk:

$90,052
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $188,041; detached houses: $182,909

Median gross rent in 2022: $826.

March 2022 cost of living index in Alakanuk: 104.4 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 39.3%
(38.5% for American Indian residents, 100.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 55.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Alakanuk, AK (2022)
    • 99587.6%American Indian alone
    • 514.5%Two or more races
    • 20.2%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there were 15 registered sex offenders living in Alakanuk, Alaska as of April 16, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Alakanuk is 49 to 1.


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Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Incorporated in 1969

Land area: 32.4 square miles.

Population density: 23 people per square mile   (very low).

Alakanuk, Alaska map

2 residents are foreign born

This city:

0.2%
Alaska:

7.9%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Alakanuk city:

1.5% ($638)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (494.0 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2799.7 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Emmonak, AK (2.7 miles ),
Nunam Iqua, AK (3.5 miles),
Sheldon Point (Nunam Iqua), AK (3.8 miles),
Kotlik, AK (6.5 miles ),
Mountain Village, AK (7.1 miles ),
Pitkas Point, AK (7.9 miles),
St. Mary's, AK (8.0 miles ),
Scammon Bay, AK (8.1 miles )

Latitude: 62.68 N, Longitude: 164.65 W

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in Alakanuk, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Alakanuk, AK in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

4.6%
Alaska:

4.6%
Population change in the 1990s: +102 (+18.5%).
Most common industries in Alakanuk, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (25.2%)
  • Public administration (20.1%)
  • Social assistance (10.8%)
  • Health care (10.1%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (5.8%)
  • Utilities (4.3%)
  • Construction (3.6%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (38.0%)
  • Public administration (16.0%)
  • Utilities (12.0%)
  • Construction (10.0%)
  • Repair & maintenance (6.0%)
  • Air transportation (4.0%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (22.5%)
  • Educational services (18.0%)
  • Health care (15.7%)
  • Social assistance (14.6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (9.0%)
  • Other direct selling establishments (5.6%)
  • U. S. Postal service (5.6%)
Most common occupations in Alakanuk, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (10.1%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.6%)
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (7.2%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (5.8%)
  • Child care workers (5.8%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.0%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (5.0%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (20.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (14.0%)
  • Carpenters (8.0%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (8.0%)
  • Construction laborers (6.0%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (4.0%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (4.0%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other teachers, instructors, education, training, and library occupations (9.0%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (7.9%)
  • Supervisors and other personal care and service workers, except child care workers (7.9%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (6.7%)
  • Child care workers (6.7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.7%)

Average climate in Alakanuk, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Alakanuk-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 1511% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 3/28/1964 at 03:36:12, a magnitude 9.2 (9.2 UK, Class: Great, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 565.4 miles away from the city center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 432.2 miles away from Alakanuk center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 8.5 (7.0 MB, 8.5 MS, 7.9 MW, 8.1 ME) earthquake occurred 530.8 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 546.2 miles away from the city center
On 11/10/1938 at 20:18:41, a magnitude 8.2 (8.2 UK) earthquake occurred 555.2 miles away from Alakanuk center
On 11/3/2002 at 22:12:41, a magnitude 7.9 (7.9 MW, Depth: 2.6 mi, Class: Major, Intensity: VIII - XII) earthquake occurred 539.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Wade Hampton Census Area (4) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 2, Freeze: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Alakanuk topographic map

Airports located in Alakanuk:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Alakanuk:

  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 492 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 492 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 12,483)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 534 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1854 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1857 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1861 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1878 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Alakanuk:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Alakanuk: Alakanuk Volunteer Fire Department (A), Yukon Kuskokwim Health Alakanuk Clinic (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tunuigak Slough (A), Kuiukpak Slough (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Drinking water stations with addresses in Alakanuk and their reported violations in the past:

ALAKANUK WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 570, Surface water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In JAN-2012. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In DEC-2011. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In NOV-2011. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In OCT-2011. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In SEP-2011. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR and GWR) - In AUG-2011. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (FEB-29-2012)
  • 25 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In JUN-2014
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In JUN-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Monitoring of Treatment (SWTR-Filter) - In MAY-2014
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In MAY-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • Monitoring, Turbidity (Enhanced SWTR) - In APR-2014, Contaminant: IESWTR
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 237 regular monitoring violations
  • 242 other older monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

4.2 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

85.0%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

13.1%
Whole state:

8.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.6% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Alakanuk:

Marital status in Alakanuk, AK
  • Never married: 60.2%
  • Now married: 29.2%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 7.9%
  • Divorced: 1.3%

For population 25 years and over in Alakanuk:

  • High school or higher: 77.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 1.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 0.0%
  • Unemployed: 21.5%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 5.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

5.8
Alaska average:

10.3

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Alakanuk

Religion statistics for Alakanuk, AK (based on Wade Hampton Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic4,71312
Orthodox1,0205
Evangelical Protestant7149
Other31-
None981-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 17
Wade Hampton Census Area:

22.40 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 2
Wade Hampton Census Area:

2.64 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

5.9%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Wade Hampton Census Area:

29.9%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Alakanuk:

44.0%
State:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

41.6%
State:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Alakanuk:

28.5
State:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
This city:

30.6%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
This city:

9.3%
State:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Alakanuk:

6.6
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Alakanuk:

34.3%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

51.2%
State:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Alakanuk:

78.4%
State:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Alakanuk, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2012)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 2$10,460$62,7600$0
Financial Administration 1$2,252$27,0240$0
Streets and Highways 0$0 3$5,010
Water Supply 0$0 4$6,551
Other and Unallocable 0$0 7$1,663
Police - Other 0$0 2$1,550
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$4,271
Totals for Government 3$12,712$50,84824$19,045

Alakanuk government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $210,000 ($281.12)
    General - Other: $189,000 ($253.01)
    Financial Administration: $161,000 ($215.53)
    Water Utilities: $142,000 ($190.09)
    Sewerage: $111,000 ($148.59)
    Central Staff Services: $11,000 ($14.73)
    Regular Highways: $9,000 ($12.05)
    Solid Waste Management: $6,000 ($8.03)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $374,000 ($500.67)

Alakanuk government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $116,000 ($155.29)
    Sewerage: $79,000 ($105.76)
    Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $33,000 ($44.18)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $56,000 ($74.97)
  • Miscellaneous - Rents: $70,000 ($93.71)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,000 ($2.68)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $119,000 ($159.30)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $125,000 ($167.34)
  • Tax - General Sales and Gross Receipts: $133,000 ($178.05)

Strongest AM radio stations in Alakanuk:

  • KICY (850 AM; 50 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: ARCTIC BROADCASTING ASSOCIATION)
  • KNOM (780 AM; 25 kW; NOME, AK; Owner: CATHOLIC BISHOP OF NORTHERN ALASKA)
  • KYUK (640 AM; 10 kW; BETHEL, AK; Owner: BETHEL BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KOTZ (720 AM; 10 kW; KOTZEBUE, AK; Owner: KOTZEBUE BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KSKO (870 AM; 10 kW; MCGRATH, AK; Owner: KUSKOKWIM PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • KDLG (670 AM; 10 kW; DILLINGHAM, AK; Owner: DILLINGHAM CITY SCHOOLS)
  • KNSA (930 AM; 2 kW; UNALAKLEET, AK; Owner: UNALAKLEET BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KIYU (910 AM; 5 kW; GALENA, AK; Owner: BIG RIVER PULBLIC BROADCASTING CORP)
  • KIAM (630 AM; 10 kW; NENANA, AK; Owner: VOICE OF CHRIST MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Alakanuk:

  • K04ND (Channel 4; ALAKANUK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K08KD (Channel 8; ALAKANUK, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K07OP (Channel 7; EMMONAK, AK; Owner: VILLAGE OF EMMONAK)

Alakanuk fatal accident list:

Aug 11, 2015 09:20 PM, Osier St, Lat: 62.684303, Lon: -164.653114, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Dec 5, 2015 87:99 PM, Anderson St, Lat: 62.686131, Lon: -164.666183, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1
Jun 5, 2007 08:13 PM, Anderson Street, Lat: 62.682811, Lon: -164.650039, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 2, Pedestrians: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunk persons involved: 1

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

1
  • Within Village Of (Lat: 62.683333 Lon: -164.651389), Type: Tower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 22.3 m, Call Sign: WPOJ865
    Assigned Frequencies: 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHzGrant Date: 06/25/2019, Expiration Date: 07/08/2029, Certifier: Tina PidgeonRegistrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Ste 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

4
  • Jon Duracinski, Within Village Of (Lat: 62.683333 Lon: -164.651389), Type: 22.3, Overall height: 18.3 m, Registrant: Unicom Inc, Duracinski@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 561-1674

  • Chris Mace, Within The Village Of Alakanuk (Lat: 62.684917 Lon: -164.651222), Type: 22.3, Structure height: 02270 m, Overall height: 18.3 m, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, Chall2@gci.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (800) 770-8725

  • Chris Mace, Within The Village Of Alakanuk (Lat: 62.684917 Lon: -164.651222), Type: 22.3, Structure height: 02270 m, Overall height: 18.3 m, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, Chall2@gci.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (800) 770-8725

  • Within Village Of (Lat: 62.683333 Lon: -164.651389), Type: 22.3, Overall height: 18.3 m, Registrant: Unicom Inc, Duracinski@uui-Alaska.Com, , Ancho-rage, Phone: (907) 561-1674


FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 62.685028 Lon: -164.668472, Call Sign: WQMK649,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 09/03/2010, Expiration Date: 09/03/2020, Cancellation Date: 11/07/2020, Certifier: Carl John, Registrant: Primex Wireless, Inc., 965 Wells Street, Lake Geneva, WI 53147, Phone: (800) 537-0464


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

1
  • ALAKANUK, Within The Village Of Alakanuk (Lat: 62.684917 Lon: -164.651222), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 18.3 m, Overall height: 22.3 m, Call Sign: WPNI463,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6286.19 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz, 6345.49 MHz, 6226.89 MHz... (+32 more), Grant Date: 05/13/2021, Expiration Date: 02/01/2031, Certifier: Jimmy R Sipes, Registrant: Gci Communication Corp, 2550 Denali Street, Suite 1000, Anchorage, AK 99503, Phone: (907) 868-5615, Fax: (907) 868-9817, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

2
  • Alakanuk Airport (Lat: 62.665889 Lon: -164.669083), Call Sign: KXE5, Licensee ID: L00011273,
    Assigned Frequencies: 129.100 MHz, 2.91240 MHz, 5.48540 MHz, 129.600 MHz, 3.45040 MHz, 129.800 MHz, 130.100 MHz, 130.200 MHz, 130.400 MHz, 130.900 MHz, 131.100 MHz, Grant Date: 04/06/1995, Expiration Date: 03/22/2000, Cancellation Date: 05/06/2001, Registrant: Alaska Aviation Radio Inc, 1776 K St Nw, Washington, DC 20006

  • Alakanuk Airport (Lat: 62.666667 Lon: -164.666667), Type: Bant, Structure height: 3.5 m, Overall height: 9.4 m, Call Sign: WPTD313,
    Assigned Frequencies: 2.91240 MHz, 3.45040 MHz, 5.48540 MHz, 129.100 MHz, 129.600 MHz, 129.800 MHz, 130.100 MHz, 130.200 MHz, 130.400 MHz, 130.900 MHz, 131.100 MHz, Grant Date: 09/04/2001, Expiration Date: 09/04/2006, Cancellation Date: 11/04/2006, Certifier: John L Bartlett, Registrant: Wiley Rein & Fielding LLP, 1776 K Street, N.W., Washington, DC 20006-2304, Phone: (202) 719-7070, Fax: (202) 719-7207, Email:


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 170B (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C145 SERIES (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 3164A, N3164A, N-3164A, Serial Number: 25808, Year manufactured: 1953, Airworthiness Date: 07/02/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 02/29/2012
    Registrant (Individual): Ragnar O Alstrom, Po Box 112, Alakanuk, AK 99554
  • Aircraft: CESSNA 172N (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 733LM, N733LM, N-733LM, Serial Number: 17268375, Year manufactured: 1976, Airworthiness Date: 01/08/1977, Certificate Issue Date: 09/08/1987
    Registrant (Individual): Ragnar O Alstrom, Po Box 112, Alakanuk, AK 99554
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-180 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7446W, N7446W, N-7446W, Serial Number: 28-1335, Year manufactured: 1963, Airworthiness Date: 06/26/1963, Certificate Issue Date: 05/22/2014
    Registrant (Individual): Francis M Thomas, 6 Anderson St, Alakanuk, AK 99554
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/28/2018

Most common first names in Alakanuk, AK among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
John473.7 years
Mary472.7 years
Charles363.6 years
Joseph368.6 years
Emily274.0 years
Alfred243.0 years
Joe241.5 years
Thomas273.0 years
Paul276.5 years
Rose276.9 years
Most common last names in Alakanuk, AK among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith545.6 years
Phillip473.0 years
Paul464.3 years
Buster356.6 years
Damian330.0 years
Joseph360.0 years
Augustine256.9 years
Kakutak274.0 years
Snak272.0 years
Keatoak271.9 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Alakanuk, AK
  • 88.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.6%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Alakanuk, AK
  • 85.4%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.6%Wood


Alakanuk compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.

Alakanuk on our top lists:

  • #16 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least people driving a car to work alone (population 500+)"
  • #27 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the least cars per house, population 500+"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 100 cities with shortest commuting times"
  • #5 (99554) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Danish first ancestries"
  • #62 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the lowest surface withdrawal of fresh water for public supply"
  • #87 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest number of children under 18 without health insurance coverage in 2000"
There is 1 pilot and 1 other airmen in this city.
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