Gakona, AK cityscape

99586

Gakona, AK

Total Population
379
Median Household Income
$29,375
Median Home Value
$316,700
Median Rent
$542

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$29,375
100% above state median
Home Value
$316,700
100.2% above state median
Rent
$542
100% above state median
Median Age
60.9 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Gakona, AK

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

28.2% of adults hold bachelor's degrees or higher, comparable to national average.

Mature population with median age of 60.9 years, likely more established households.

Unemployment rate of 16.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

High remote work adoption with 34.3% working from home.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$29,375
-60.9% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.0%
State: $-89,164,787
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 1.96 people

Total Households
193
Family Households
36.8%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
32.6%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
27.9%
#3 Industry
Finance
16.3%
Total Employed Residents:43

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
53.3%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
3.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
34.3%
36 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:105
Commute Insights
High remote work adoption (34.3% work from home)
Many residents enjoy short commutes (under 10 minutes)
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Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
83.4%
123 employed
Labor Force
163
27 unemployed
Median Age
60.9 years
Per Capita Income
$35,305
Poverty Rate
13.7%

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