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Population in 2022: 265 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: +45.6%
Males: 123  (46.5%)
Females: 142  (53.5%)
Median resident age:

37.1 years
Alaska median age:

35.9 years

Zip code: 99693

Estimated median household income in 2022: $49,818 (it was $47,500 in 2000)
Whittier:

$49,818
AK:

$88,121

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $31,091 (it was $25,700 in 2000)

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $84,225 (it was $39,000 in 2000)
Whittier:

$84,225
AK:

$336,900

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $113,553; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $85,393; occupied boats, rvs, vans, etc.: $368,710

Median gross rent in 2022: $945.

March 2022 cost of living index in Whittier: 104.1 (near average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 22.3%
(11.7% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 11.5% for American Indian residents, 49.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 31.8% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Whittier, AK (2022)
    • 17646.8%White alone
    • 8823.4%Asian alone
    • 6717.8%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone
    • 246.4%Two or more races
    • 215.6%American Indian alone
    • 41.1%Hispanic
    • 30.8%Other race alone
    • 20.5%Black alone



According to our research of Alaska and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Whittier, Alaska as of April 24, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Whittier is 320 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.



Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 7 (7 officers - 7 male; 0 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

34.48
Alaska average:

1.77
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Ancestries: English (17.8%), German (7.3%), European (5.9%), Irish (3.1%), Scandinavian (3.1%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: AKST time zone

Incorporated in 1969

Land area: 12.5 square miles.

Population density: 21 people per square mile   (very low).

Whittier, Alaska map

79 residents are foreign born (9.8% Asia, 5.6% Oceania, 2.4% Europe).

This city:

21.0%
Alaska:

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

0.0% ($0)
Alaska:

1.4% ($1,888)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Anchorage, AK (46.5 miles , pop. 260,283).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Los Angeles, CA (2285.8 miles , pop. 3,694,820).

Nearest cities:

Sunrise, AK (5.1 miles),
Moose Pass, AK (5.6 miles ),
Crown Point, AK (5.8 miles),
Hope, AK (5.8 miles),
Primrose, AK (6.1 miles),
Cooper Landing, AK (6.5 miles ),
Anchorage, AK (6.8 miles ),
Bear Creek, AK (6.9 miles )

Latitude: 60.77 N, Longitude: 148.68 W

Area code: 907

Distribution of median household income in Whittier, AK in 2022
Distribution of house value in Whittier, AK in 2022

Whittier tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $100,000
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $21,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Whittier, AK residents
Average permit cost in Whittier, AK
Most common industries in Whittier, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Public administration (14.4%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.2%)
  • Construction (11.1%)
  • Water transportation (7.8%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (7.8%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (6.7%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (4.4%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (14.5%)
  • Public administration (10.9%)
  • Water transportation (9.1%)
  • Mining, quarrying, oil & gas extraction (7.3%)
  • Other transportation, support activities, couriers (7.3%)
  • Arts, entertainment, recreation (7.3%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Public administration (20.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (20.0%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (14.3%)
  • Educational services (11.4%)
  • Social assistance (8.6%)
  • Construction (5.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (5.7%)
Most common occupations in Whittier, AK (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (12.2%)
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (7.8%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.4%)
  • Cashiers (4.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (4.4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (4.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (10.9%)
  • Construction traders workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (7.3%)
  • Rail and water transportation workers (7.3%)
  • Postsecondary teachers (5.5%)
  • Carpenters (5.5%)
  • Woodworkers (5.5%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Life, physical, and social science technicians (14.3%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (14.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (11.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.4%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (8.6%)
  • Child care workers (8.6%)
  • Top executives (5.7%)

Average climate in Whittier, Alaska

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Earthquake activity:

Whittier-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Alaska state average. It is 7575% 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 39.2 miles away from Whittier center, causing $1,020,000,000 total damage
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 193.7 miles away from the city center
On 8/27/1904 at 21:56:06, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 235.2 miles away from Whittier 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 193.6 miles away from the city center
On 10/9/1900 at 12:28:00, a magnitude 8.3 (8.3 UK) earthquake occurred 306.9 miles away from the city center
On 11/30/1987 at 19:23:19, a magnitude 7.9 (6.7 MB, 7.6 MS, 7.9 MW, 7.1 ML) earthquake occurred 250.4 miles away from Whittier center
Magnitude types: body-wave magnitude (MB), energy magnitude (ME), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Valdez-Cordova Census Area (3) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Flood: 1, Freeze: 1, Storm: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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Airports located in Whittier:

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Whittier:

  • University of Alaska Anchorage (about 49 miles; Anchorage, AK; Full-time enrollment: 12,483)
  • Charter College-Anchorage (about 49 miles; Anchorage, AK; FT enrollment: 2,983)
  • University of Alaska Fairbanks (about 284 miles; Fairbanks, AK; FT enrollment: 6,397)
  • Whatcom Community College (about 1318 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 3,265)
  • Western Washington University (about 1322 miles; Bellingham, WA; FT enrollment: 13,875)
  • Peninsula College (about 1328 miles; Port Angeles, WA; FT enrollment: 2,012)
  • Skagit Valley College (about 1343 miles; Mount Vernon, WA; FT enrollment: 3,803)

Public high school in Whittier:

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Whittier: Whittier Volunteer Fire Department (A), Whittier Breakwater Light (B), Eastern Aleutian Tribes Whittier Community Health Center (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Cove Creek (A), Whittier Creek (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Hotels: The Inn at Whittier (Harbor Loop Road) (1), Caribou Inn (501 L Street) (2). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Valdez-Cordova Census Area has a predicted average indoor radon screening level less than 2 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Low Potential

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

WHITTIER WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 650, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation
Average household size:
This city:

1.9 people
Alaska:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

42.1%
Whole state:

66.2%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

12.3%
Whole state:

8.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.9% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Whittier:

Marital status in Whittier, AK
  • Never married: 30.0%
  • Now married: 48.8%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 14.5%

For population 25 years and over in Whittier:

  • High school or higher: 93.2%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 20.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 4.4%
  • Unemployed: 15.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 12.6 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

7.2
Alaska average:

10.3

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

Religion statistics for Whittier, AK (based on Valdez-Cordova Census Area data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Evangelical Protestant1,56321
Other4725
Catholic4373
Mainline Protestant3455
Orthodox3284
Black Protestant1841
None6,307-
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: 8
Here:

8.43 / 10,000 pop.
State:

3.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

1.05 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.52 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 7
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

7.38 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

2.30 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 12
This county:

12.65 / 10,000 pop.
Alaska:

7.82 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.3%
Alaska:

6.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Valdez-Cordova Census Area:

31.8%
Alaska:

27.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Whittier:

46.2%
State:

49.7%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

42.3%
Alaska:

48.0%

Average BMI:
Here:

29.1
Alaska:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Whittier:

27.8%
Alaska:

21.7%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Whittier:

7.2%
Alaska:

9.7%

Average hours sleeping at night:
Whittier:

6.7
Alaska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Whittier:

33.4%
Alaska:

34.1%

General health condition:
This city:

54.4%
Alaska:

57.5%

Average condition of hearing:
Whittier:

77.9%
Alaska:

81.0%

More about Health and Nutrition of Whittier, AK Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2017)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other and Unallocable 5$22,929$55,0301$1,212
Police Protection - Officers 5$30,792$73,9011$837
Financial Administration 3$14,610$58,4400$0
Other Government Administration 3$16,195$64,7800$0
Streets and Highways 3$16,368$65,4720$0
Police - Other 1$2,637$31,6440$0
Sewerage 1$2,653$31,8360$0
Water Supply 1$2,653$31,8360$0
Totals for Government 22$108,837$59,3662$2,049

Whittier government finances - Expenditure in 2021 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $989,000 ($3732.08)
  • Current Operations - Sea and Inland Port Facilities: $1,144,000 ($4316.98)
    General - Other: $1,043,000 ($3935.85)
    Police Protection: $822,000 ($3101.89)
    Central Staff Services: $749,000 ($2826.42)
    Regular Highways: $457,000 ($1724.53)
    Water Utilities: $265,000 ($1000.00)
    Health - Other: $172,000 ($649.06)
    General Public Buildings: $110,000 ($415.09)
    Local Fire Protection: $23,000 ($86.79)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,000 ($11.32)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $87,000 ($328.30)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Local Fire Protection: $85,000 ($320.75)
    Police Protection: $15,000 ($56.60)
    General Public Building: $7,000 ($26.42)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,885,000 ($7113.21)

Whittier government finances - Revenue in 2021 (per resident):

  • Charges - Other: $918,000 ($3464.15)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $56,000 ($211.32)
    Other: $46,000 ($173.58)
    Natural Resources: $24,000 ($90.57)
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $52,000 ($196.23)
    Rents: $18,000 ($67.92)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $80,000 ($301.89)
    General Local Government Support: $75,000 ($283.02)
  • Tax - Property: $686,000 ($2588.68)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $345,000 ($1301.89)
    Other Selective Sales: $76,000 ($286.79)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $4,000 ($15.09)
    Motor Vehicle License: $4,000 ($15.09)
    Other License: $1,000 ($3.77)

Whittier government finances - Debt in 2021 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,875,000 ($7075.47)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,805,000 ($6811.32)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $70,000 ($264.15)

Whittier government finances - Cash and Securities in 2021 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $9,369,000 ($35354.72)

Strongest AM radio stations in Whittier:

  • KENI (650 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KFQD (750 AM; 50 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KBYR (700 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: COBB COMMUNICATIONS,INC.)
  • KUDO (1080 AM; 10 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CHINOOK CONCERT BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • KHAR (590 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: MCC RADIO, LLC)
  • KTZN (550 AM; 5 kW; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KCHU (770 AM; 10 kW; VALDEZ, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KSLD (1140 AM; 10 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC)
  • KBBI (890 AM; 10 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: KACHEMAK BAY BROADCASTING INC)
  • KSRM (920 AM; 5 kW; SOLDOTNA, AK; Owner: KSRM, INC.)
  • KJNP (1170 AM; 50 kW; NORTH POLE, AK; Owner: EVAN. ALASKA MISSIONARY FELLOWSHIP)
  • KGTL (620 AM; 5 kW; HOMER, AK; Owner: PENINSULA COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KSWD (950 AM; 1 kW; SEWARD, AK; Owner: NORTHERN RADIO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Whittier:

  • K202BT (88.3 FM; WHITTIER, AK; Owner: TERMINAL RADIO, INC.)
  • KFAT (92.9 FM; ANCHORAGE, AK; Owner: NEW NORTHWEST BROADCASTERS, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Whittier:

  • K09UB (Channel 9; WHITTIER, AK; Owner: STATE OF ALASKA)
  • K02IM (Channel 2; WHITTIER, AK; Owner: WHITTIER HISTORICAL&FINE,ARTS MUSEUM)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 4Number of bridges
  • 30ft / 8.6mTotal length
  • 260Total average daily traffic
  • 13Total average daily truck traffic
  • 320Total future (year 2035) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers:

3 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Whittier)

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

29 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

3
  • At Entrance To Anton Anderson Memorial Tunnel (Lat: 60.776917 Lon: -148.693167), Type: Pole, Structure height: 8.6 m, Overall height: 15 m, Call Sign: WPTR456,
    Assigned Frequencies: 0.53000 MHz, Grant Date: 10/13/2021, Expiration Date: 11/29/2031, Registrant: State Of Alaska, 5900 E. Tudor Road, Anchorage, AK 99507, Phone: (907) 269-5744, Fax: (907) 269-5562, Email:

  • Whittier, Mow Facility (Lat: 60.766667 Lon: -148.666667), Type: Bant, Structure height: 7.6 m, Overall height: 10.7 m, Call Sign: WPXE686,
    Assigned Frequencies: 44.0400 MHz, Grant Date: 05/31/2013, Expiration Date: 03/18/2023, Cancellation Date: 01/04/2023, Certifier: Bart Browning, Registrant: Alaska Railroad Corporation, 1224 Whitney Road, Anchorage, AK 99510-7500, Phone: (907) 265-3942, Fax: (907) 265-2685, Email:

  • Lat: 60.773000 Lon: -148.683778, Call Sign: WRCX383,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.087 MHz, 457.087 MHz, 451.412 MHz, 456.412 MHz, 452.512 MHz, 457.512 MHz, Grant Date: 02/19/2019, Expiration Date: 02/19/2029, Certifier: Robert G Neumann, Registrant: National License, 12591 Brompton Road, Carmel, IN 46033, Phone: (317) 564-8018, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

14 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB7PHT, Licensee ID: L00430444, Grant Date: 10/22/2002, Expiration Date: 01/12/2013, Cancellation Date: 06/03/2003, Certifier: Kristoffer P Kerce, Registrant: Kristoffer P Kerce, Phase #2 Block 12 Lot 3 Salmon Run Road, Whittier, AK 99693

  • Call Sign: KL1MX, Previous Call Sign: KB7PHT, Licensee ID: L00430444, Grant Date: 10/22/2002, Expiration Date: 01/12/2013, Cancellation Date: 04/15/2004, Certifier: Kristoffer P Kerce, Registrant: Kristoffer P Kerce, Whittier, AK 99693-0790


FAA Registered Aircraft:

1
  • Aircraft: CESSNA A150L (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-200 SERIES (100 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 5978J, N5978J, N-5978J, Serial Number: A1500278, Airworthiness Date: 08/12/1971, Certificate Issue Date: 09/18/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Matthew J Protzman, Po Box 669, Whittier, AK 99693

Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Whittier, AK
  • 65.1%Utility gas
  • 30.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 4.7%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Whittier, AK
  • 77.7%Utility gas
  • 10.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 6.2%Electricity
  • 3.6%Other fuel
  • 1.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Whittier compared to Alaska state average:

  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Renting percentage above state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house below state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students significantly below state average.
There is 1 pilot and no other airmen in this city.
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