Kalifornsky, AK

Census Place

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2024 Population
8,663
US Senator
Lisa Murkowski
Republican Party
US Senator
Dan Sullivan
Republican Party
US Representative
Nick Begich III
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
40.7
0.246% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
8.57%
7.75% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$93,508
2.66% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$336,800
9.99% 1-year growth
2024 Employed Population
3,774
1.56% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in Kalifornsky, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99% of the residents in Kalifornsky, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Kalifornsky, AK are Alaska Christian College (12 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2024, the median property value in Kalifornsky, AK was $336,800, and the homeownership rate was 85.3%.

Most people in Kalifornsky, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24 minutes. The average car ownership in Kalifornsky, AK was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Kalifornsky, AK is home to a population of 8.66k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.05% of Kalifornsky, AK residents were born outside of the country (178 people).

In 2024, there were 7.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.6k people) in Kalifornsky, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 841 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 511 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99%
2024 Citizenship
98.9%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99% of Kalifornsky, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kalifornsky, AK was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kalifornsky, AK
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.6k ± 721
  2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
    841 ± 286
  3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    511 ± 182
3.23%
Hispanic Population
280 people

In 2024, there were 7.84 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.6k people) in Kalifornsky, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 841 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 511 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

3.23% of the people in Kalifornsky, AK are hispanic (280 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kalifornsky, AK as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    21,500 ± 3,547 people
  2. Korea
    3,560 ± 1,461 people
  3. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,349 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 21,500 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,560 and Mexico with 3,032.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.05%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
178 people
2.4%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
195 people

As of 2024, 2.05% of Kalifornsky, AK residents (178 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Kalifornsky, AK was 2.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    192 ± 88
  2. Vietnam
    169 ± 82
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    134 ± 86

Kalifornsky, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.14 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Kalifornsky, AK employs 3.77k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kalifornsky, AK were Health Care & Social Assistance (734 people), Public Administration (489 people), and Construction (455 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($161,908), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($127,500), and Manufacturing ($85,694).

Employment

Occupations

3.77k
2024 Value
± 494
−1.56%
1 Year decline
± 18.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kalifornsky, AK declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 3.83k employees to 3.77k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kalifornsky, AK, are Management Occupations (495 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (434 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (326 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kalifornsky, AK.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

3.77k
2024 Value
± 494
−1.56%
1 Year decline
± 18.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kalifornsky, AK declined at a rate of −1.56%, from 3.83k employees to 3.77k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kalifornsky, AK, are Health Care & Social Assistance (734 people), Public Administration (489 people), and Construction (455 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kalifornsky, AK, though some of these residents may live in Kalifornsky, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$73,801
Median earning men ± $9,472
$44,544
Median earning women ± $7,164

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($149,286), Manufacturing ($99,688), and Public Administration ($76,154).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($71,938), Manufacturing ($58,269), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,188).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis
3.6%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

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Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kalifornsky, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Voting results are not available for Kalifornsky, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.
2024 Election Results
  1. Donald J. Trump (54.5%)
    Republican Party
  2. Kamala Harris (41.4%)
    Democratic Party
  3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
    Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski
Senator from Alaska3
Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
Dan Sullivan
Senator from Alaska2
Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kalifornsky, AK

Nick Begich III
District at-large Representative
Republican Party

Kalifornsky, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Kalifornsky, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

In 2023, universities in Kalifornsky, AK awarded 12 degrees. The student population of Kalifornsky, AK in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 21 male students and 43 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Kalifornsky, AK are American Indian or Alaska Native (9 and 75%), Two or More Races (2 and 16.7%), and White (1 and 8.33%).

The largest universities in Kalifornsky, AK by number of degrees awarded are Alaska Christian College (12 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Kalifornsky, AK are General Studies (7 and 58.3%), Behavioral Aspects of Health (2 and 16.7%), and Teacher Assistant & Aides (2 and 16.7%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Kalifornsky, AK, the percentage of applicants admitted was 89.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 28.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 64 (32.8% men and 67.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 64 students enrolled in Kalifornsky, AK, 32.8% men and 67.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 51 records, of which 72.5% were women and 27.5% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. General Studies
    7 degrees awarded
  2. Teacher Assistant & Aides
    2 degrees awarded
  3. Behavioral Aspects of Health
    2 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Kalifornsky, AK was General Studies with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Kalifornsky, AK according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Alaska Christian College
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
12 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Alaska Christian College with 12 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 3 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Kalifornsky, AK, which is 0.333 times less than the 9 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 9 degrees mean that there were 4.5 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($8,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($194) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 2-year ($80) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Kalifornsky, AK was $336,800 in 2024, which is 1.01 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $306,200 to $336,800, a 9.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Kalifornsky, AK is 85.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Kalifornsky, AK have an average commute time of 24 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kalifornsky, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$336,800
Median Property Value 2024
±$23,312
$2,885
Median Property Taxes
±$397

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Kalifornsky, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Kalifornsky, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

85.3%
Homeownership
2024
67.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 85.3% of the housing units in Kalifornsky, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 86.6%.

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Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$93,508
Median Household Income
± $9,907
3.38k
Number of Households
± 444

In 2024, the median household income of the 3.38k households in Kalifornsky, AK grew to $93,508 from the previous year's value of $91,081.

The following chart displays the households in Kalifornsky, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Kalifornsky, AK is from Alaska.
0.432
2023 Wage GINI in Alaska
0.436
2022 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2023, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.907% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (70.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (11.5%)
  3. Carpooled (10.6%)

In 2024, 70.7% of workers in Kalifornsky, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (11.5%) and those who carpooled to work (10.6%).

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Commute Time

24 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Kalifornsky, AK have a shorter commute time (24 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 5.18% of the workforce in Kalifornsky, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Kalifornsky, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Kalifornsky, AK have 2 cars.

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

8.57% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kalifornsky, AK (739 out of 8.62k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Kalifornsky, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Health

87.3% of the population of Kalifornsky, AK has health coverage, with 42.1% on employee plans, 14.3% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 15.3% on non-group plans, and 3.19% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1,033 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,033 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 131 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.3% under 18 years, 17.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.9% were men and 49.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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Uninsured People

12.7%
Uninsured
42.1%
Employer Coverage
14.3%
Medicaid
12.4%
Medicare
15.3%
Non-Group
3.19%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kalifornsky, AK grew by 3.22% from 12.3% to 12.7%.

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