Tok, AK (Alaska) Houses and Residents

Back to: Tok, Alaska main profile, Alaska, Alaska smaller cities, Alaska small towns, Alaska forum, All US cities.

Total population: 1,393 (Urban population: 0, Rural population: 1,393 (all nonfarm))

Tok, Alaska Age and Sex of Residents

Houses: 748 (534 occupied: 395 owner occupied, 139 renter occupied)

% of renters here:	26%
State:	37%

Housing density: 6 houses/condos per square mile

Recent posts about housing in Tok, Alaska on our local forum with over 400,000 registered users:

	Tok Info (32 replies)
	Moving to Tok (9 replies)
	Tok, Alaska (10 replies)
	On my way to AK (108 replies)
	Warning! Canada Border (70 replies)
	How do you guys live in alaska??? (79 replies)

Median price asked for vacant for-sale houses and condos in 2000: $18,900

Median rent asked for vacant for-rent units in 2000: $442

Median gross rent in Tok, AK in 2000: $597

Housing units in Tok with a mortgage: 100 (0 second mortgage, 0 home equity loan, 0 both second mortgage and home equity loan)
Houses without a mortgage: 159

Household type by relationship

Households: 1,393

In family households: 1,197 (255 male householders, 113 female householders)
313 spouses, 469 children (430 natural, 9 adopted, 30 stepchildren), 7 grandchildren, 2 brothers or sisters, 0 parents, 9 other relatives, 29 non-relatives
In nonfamily households: 196 (109 male householders (88 living alone)), 53 female householders (43 living alone)), 34 nonrelatives

Size of family households: 148 2-persons, 77 3-persons, 76 4-persons, 45 5-persons, 14 6-persons, 8 7-or-more-persons.

Size of nonfamily households: 131 1-person, 28 2-persons, 3 3-persons.

311 married couples with children.
116 single-parent households (44 men, 72 women).

89.9% of residents of Tok speak English at home.
3.3% of residents speak Spanish at home (56% speak English very well, 12% speak English well, 33% speak English not well).
1.0% of residents speak other Indo-European language at home (62% speak English very well, 38% speak English not well).
0.2% of residents speak Asian or Pacific Island language at home (100% speak English very well).
5.5% of residents speak other language at home (64% speak English very well, 32% speak English well, 4% speak English not well).

Foreign born population: 26 (1.9%)
(15.4% of them are naturalized citizens)

Median number of rooms in houses and condos:

Here:	4.7
State:	5.7

Median number of rooms in apartments:

Here:	4.0
State:	3.9

Rooms in owner-occupied houses in Tok, Alaska:

1 room: 25
2 rooms: 41
3 rooms: 44
4 rooms: 72
5 rooms: 90
6 rooms: 41
7 rooms: 34
8 rooms: 29
9 or more rooms: 19

Rooms in renter-occupied apartments in Tok, Alaska:

1 room: 21
2 rooms: 13
3 rooms: 24
4 rooms: 24
5 rooms: 19
6 rooms: 14
7 rooms: 14
8 rooms: 3
9 or more rooms: 7

Year house built:

1999 to March 2000: 28
1995 to 1998: 84
1990 to 1994: 60
1980 to 1989: 329
1970 to 1979: 153
1960 to 1969: 51
1950 to 1959: 26
1940 to 1949: 9
1939 or earlier: 8

Bedrooms in owner-occupied houses and condos in Tok:

no bedroom: 32
1 bedroom: 83
2 bedrooms: 109
3 bedrooms: 123
4 bedrooms: 32
5 or more bedrooms: 16

Bedrooms in renter-occupied apartments in Tok:

no bedroom: 21
1 bedroom: 31
2 bedrooms: 37
3 bedrooms: 34
4 bedrooms: 13
5 or more bedrooms: 3

Cars and other vehicles available in Tok in owner-occupied houses/condos:

no vehicle: 9
1 vehicle: 89
2 vehicles: 163
3 vehicles: 88
4 vehicles: 34
5 or more vehicles: 12

Cars and other vehicles available in Tok in n renter-occupied apartments

no vehicle: 19
1 vehicle: 82
2 vehicles: 17
3 vehicles: 19
4 vehicles: 2
5 or more vehicles: 0

Estimate of home value of owner-occupied houses in 2000 in Tok, AK:

Less than $10,000: 0
$10,000 to $14,999: 0
$15,000 to $19,999: 12
$20,000 to $24,999: 7
$25,000 to $29,999: 9
$30,000 to $34,999: 12
$35,000 to $39,999: 12
$40,000 to $49,999: 16
$50,000 to $59,999: 20
$60,000 to $69,999: 25
$70,000 to $79,999: 27
$80,000 to $89,999: 21
$90,000 to $99,999: 37
$100,000 to $124,999: 21
$125,000 to $149,999: 13
$150,000 to $174,999: 4
$175,000 to $199,999: 5
$200,000 to $249,999: 2
$250,000 to $299,999: 0
$300,000 to $399,999: 6
$400,000 to $499,999: 0
$500,000 to $749,999: 0
$750,000 to $999,999: 10
$1,000,000 or more: 0

Rent paid by renters in 2000 in Tok:

Less than $100: 0
$100 to $149: 2
$150 to $199: 3
$200 to $249: 16
$250 to $299: 9
$300 to $349: 15
$350 to $399: 6
$400 to $449: 21
$450 to $499: 10
$500 to $549: 5
$550 to $599: 13
$600 to $649: 0
$650 to $699: 2
$700 to $749: 7
$750 to $799: 2
$800 to $899: 0
$900 to $999: 0
$1,000 to $1,249: 0
$1,250 to $1,499: 0
$1,500 to $1,999: 0
$2,000 or more: 0
No cash rent: 21

Year of entry for the foreign-born population

1995 to March 2000: 4
1990 to 1994: 3
1985 to 1989: 3
1980 to 1984: 3
1975 to 1979: 6
1970 to 1974: 3
1970 to 1974: 0
1965 to 1969: 4

Tok, AK Time Leaving Home for Work

Percentage of workers working in this county: 93.3%
Number of people working at home: 17 (3.3% of all workers)

Travel time to work

Less than 5 minutes: 152
5 to 9 minutes: 155
10 to 14 minutes: 109
15 to 19 minutes: 32
20 to 24 minutes: 5
25 to 29 minutes: 3
30 to 34 minutes: 7
35 to 39 minutes: 0
40 to 44 minutes: 2
45 to 59 minutes: 8
60 to 89 minutes: 12
90 or more minutes: 6

Tok mode of transportation to work chart

Means of transportation to work

Drove a car alone: 347 (68%)
Carpooled: 47 (9%)
Bus or trolley bus: 2 (0%)
Bicycle: 3 (1%)
Walked: 82 (16%)
Other means: 10 (2%)
Worked at home: 17 (3%)

Household income:

Less than $10,000: 46
$10,000 to $14,999: 54
$15,000 to $19,999: 39
$20,000 to $24,999: 40
$25,000 to $29,999: 36
$30,000 to $34,999: 22
$35,000 to $39,999: 42
$40,000 to $44,999: 18
$45,000 to $49,999: 26
$50,000 to $59,999: 45
$60,000 to $74,999: 64
$75,000 to $99,999: 49
$100,000 to $124,999: 26
$125,000 to $149,999: 6
$150,000 to $199,999: 13
$200,000 or more: 4

First ancestries reported:

Other groups: 354
German: 243
Irish: 121
English: 111
United States or American: 103
French (except Basque): 43
Norwegian: 42
Scottish: 30
Dutch: 29
Scotch-Irish: 23
Italian: 22
Polish: 21
Swedish: 18
Czech: 16
Portuguese: 13
British: 9
French Canadian: 9
Russian: 7
European: 6
Yugoslavian: 6
Canadian: 5
Slovak: 4
Welsh: 4
Danish: 3
Scandinavian: 3
Serbian: 3
Finnish: 2
Greek: 2
Romanian: 2
Slavic: 2

Most common places of birth for the foreign-born residents:

Canada (38%)
Mexico (35%)
Other Australian and New Zealand Subregion (12%)
Russia (8%)
China, excluding Hong Kong and Taiwan (8%)

Place of birth for U.S.-born residents:

This state: 443
Northeast: 126
Midwest: 209
South: 122
West: 463

59% of Tok residents lived in the same house 5 years ago.
Out of people who lived in different houses, 50% lived in this county.
Out of people who lived in different counties, 45% lived in Alaska.

Education attainment for males 25 years and older:

No schooling: 0
Nursery to 4th grade: 2
5th and 6th grade: 5
7th and 8th grade: 11
9th grade: 7
10th grade: 17
11th grade: 7
12th grade, no diploma: 12
High school graduate (or equivalency): 166
Less than 1 year of college: 31
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 81
Associate degree: 18
Bachelor's degree: 53
Master's degree: 32
Professional school degree: 2
Doctorate degree: 4

Educational Attainment for Males

Education attainment for females 25 years and older:

No schooling: 6
Nursery to 4th grade: 0
5th and 6th grade: 9
7th and 8th grade: 9
9th grade: 0
10th grade: 4
11th grade: 5
12th grade, no diploma: 8
High school graduate (or equivalency): 148
Less than 1 year of college: 53
Some college more than 1 year, no degree: 84
Associate degree: 36
Bachelor's degree: 54
Master's degree: 21
Professional school degree: 5
Doctorate degree: 2

Educational Attainment for Females

Class of Workers

Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic males: 19.3%
Unemployment rate for White non-Hispanic females: 8.2%

Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native males: 39.1%
Unemployment rate for American Indian and Alaska Native females: 41.7%

Unemployment rate for other race males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for other race females: 0.0%

Unemployment rate for two or more race males: 27.3%
Unemployment rate for two or more race females: 81.8%

Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino males: 0.0%
Unemployment rate for Hispanic or Latino females: 33.3%

Median household income in 1999 for:

White non-Hispanic householders: $40,625
American Indian and Alaska Native householders: $19,000
Some other race householders: $34,167
Two or more races householders: $13,750
Median household income in 1999, Hispanic or Latino race: $33,750

Tok household income for White Non-Hispanic householders

Tok household income for American Indian or Alaska Native householders

Tok household income for some other race householders

Tok household income for two or more races householders

Tok household income for Hispanic or Latino householders

Tok marital status for males

Tok marital status for females

Median house value for:

White Non-Hispanic householders: $76,700
American Indian or Alaska Native householders: $62,500
Some other race householders: $81,300
Two or more races householders: $57,500
Hispanic or Latino householders: $81,300

Housing units in structures:

One, detached: 642
One, attached: 14
Two: 17
3 or 4: 29
Mobile homes: 44
Boats, RVs, vans, etc.: 2

Median worth of mobile homes: $40,000

Housing units lacking complete plumbing facilities: 30%

Housing units lacking complete kitchen facilities: 30%

Year Householders Moved Into Unit in Tok:

Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (68%)
Wood (31%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (2%)

Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments:

Fuel oil, kerosene, etc. (88%)
Wood (9%)
Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
No fuel used (1%)

Private vs. public school enrollment:
Students in private schools in grades 1 to 8 (elementary and middle school): 17

Here:	7.4%
Alaska:	6.9%

Students in private schools in grades 9 to 12 (high school): 5

Here:	5.0%
Alaska:	5.9%

Students in private undergraduate colleges: 2

Here:	4.9%
Alaska:	14.1%

School Enrollment by Level of School for Male Students

School Enrollment by Level of School for Female Students

Age and Sex of Sensory-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Physically-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Mentally-Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Self-Care Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Go-Outside-Home Disabled Residents (Noninstitutionalized)

Age and Sex of Residents with Employment Disability (Noninstitutionalized)

Back to the top

Discuss this and other local issues on our hugely popular Alaska forum.

Back to: Tok, AK (don't miss, contains a wealth of additional information), Alaska, All US cities.

City-data.com does not guarantee the accuracy or timeliness of any information on this site. Use at your own risk.
Some parts © 2003-2007 Advameg, Inc.