Bristol Bay Borough, AK

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2021 Population

849

14.9% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

39.9

10.9% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

3.52%

30.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$81,563

2.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$234,000

5.31% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bristol Bay Borough, AK had a population of 849 people with a median age of 39.9 and a median household income of $81,563. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew from 739 to 849, a 14.9% increase and its median household income grew from $79,808 to $81,563, a 2.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bristol Bay Borough, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (41.2%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (31.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (7.77%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.06%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.12%).

None of the households in Bristol Bay Borough, 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.

96.2% of the residents in Bristol Bay Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was $234,000, and the homeownership rate was 53.3%.

Most people in Bristol Bay Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

Bristol Bay Borough, AK borders Dillingham Census Area, AK and Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK.

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Population & Diversity

Bristol Bay Borough, AK is home to a population of 849 people, from which 96.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.89% of Bristol Bay Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (67 people).

In 2021, there were 1.32 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (350 people) in Bristol Bay Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 266 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 66 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

96.2%

2021 Citizenship

98.5%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.2% of Bristol Bay Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was 98.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Bristol Bay Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol Bay Borough, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
350 ± 65
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
266 ± 63
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
66 ± 31.6

12.8%

Hispanic Population

109 people

12.8% of the people in Bristol Bay Borough, AK are hispanic (109 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bristol Bay Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

7.89%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

67 people

3.65%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

As of 2021, 7.89% of Bristol Bay Borough, AK residents (67 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was 3.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Bristol Bay Borough, AK compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
31 ± 19
Vietnam
11 ± 16
Gulf War (1990s)
8 ± 12

Bristol Bay Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bristol Bay Borough, AK employs 443 people. The largest industries in Bristol Bay Borough, AK are Public Administration (77 people), Transportation & Warehousing (57 people), and Educational Services (44 people), and the highest paying industries are Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services ($250,001), Public Administration ($80,972), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($71,250).

Employment

Occupations

443

2021 Value

± 87

3.5%

1 Year growth

± 28.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew at a rate of 3.5%, from 428 employees to 443 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol Bay Borough, AK, are Management Occupations (80 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (62 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (56 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

443

2021 Value

± 87

3.5%

1 Year growth

± 28.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew at a rate of 3.5%, from 428 employees to 443 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol Bay Borough, AK, are Public Administration (77 people), Transportation & Warehousing (57 people), and Educational Services (44 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol Bay Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Bristol Bay Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$62,542

Median earning men ± $12,507

$50,000

Median earning women ± $12,417

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($98,333), Information ($83,750), and Construction ($65,625).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($250,001), Public Administration ($67,083), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($66,875).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

27
Manufacturing
25
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation and Accommodation & Food Services
11
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Electronics with $11B, followed by Crude petroleum ($7.58B) and Meat/seafood ($4.53B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Alaska products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$43.1B

2020 Value in Alaska

$68.3B

Projected 2050 Value in Alaska

58.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound Alaska trade was $43.1B. This is expected to increase 58.3% to $68.3B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Alaska trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Alaska to other states, or from other states to Alaska.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$8.09B
Texas
$3.13B
Washington
$2.85B

In 2020, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $8.09B, followed by Texas with $3.13B and Washington and $2.85B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Alaska shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

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.

Bristol Bay Borough, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Alaska

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Lisa Murkowski

Senator from Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected List of governors of Alaska|Governor of Alaska.

Dan Sullivan

Senator from Alaska

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.

The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Bristol Bay Borough, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Bristol Bay Borough, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

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

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.483% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.417% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (166k), Some college (150k), and Bachelors Degree (97.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was $234,000 in 2021, which is 0.955 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $222,200 to $234,000, a 5.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is 53.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have an average commute time of 12.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$234,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$28,851

$168

Median Property Taxes

±$31

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 Bristol Bay Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

53.3%

Homeownership

2021

57.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 53.3% of the housing units in Bristol Bay Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bristol Bay Borough, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 1

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the tracts in Bristol Bay Borough, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$81,563

Median Household Income

± $15,609

315

Number of Households

± 45

In 2021, the median household income of the 315 households in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew to $81,563 from the previous year's value of $79,808.

The following chart displays the households in Bristol Bay Borough, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol Bay Borough, AK is from Alaska.

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.435

2020 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2021, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.513% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (67%)
Walked (16.6%)
Worked At Home (7.96%)

In 2021, 67% of workers in Bristol Bay Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (16.6%) and those who worked at home (7.96%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

12.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (12.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.13% of the workforce in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Bristol Bay Borough, AK compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

3.52% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol Bay Borough, AK (29 out of 825 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 16 - 17.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is Native American, followed by White and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83% of the population of Bristol Bay Borough, AK has health coverage, with 44.3% on employee plans, 15.1% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 11.4% on non-group plans, and 1.79% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56% were men and 44% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.7% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 45.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56% were men and 44% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17%

Uninsured

44.3%

Employer Coverage

15.1%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

11.4%

Non-Group

1.79%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew by 5.25% from 16.1% to 17%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bristol Bay Borough, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 34.1% in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

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