Glacier View, AK

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    2024 Population
    308
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    41.4
    0.957% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.3%
    0.824% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $46,458
    9.35% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $188,800
    8.19% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    118
    12.4% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Glacier View, 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.

    96.8% of the residents in Glacier View, AK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Glacier View, AK was $188,800, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

    Most people in Glacier View, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Glacier View, AK was 1 car per household.

    United StatesAlaskaMatanuska-Susitna Borough, AKAnchorage, AKMatanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK

    Population & Diversity

    Glacier View, AK is home to a population of 308 people, from which 96.8% are citizens.

    As of 2024, 3.25% of Glacier View, AK residents were born outside of the country (10 people).

    In 2024, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (264 people) in Glacier View, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20 White (Hispanic) and 9 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    91.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.8% of Glacier View, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Glacier View, AK was 91.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Glacier View, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      264 ± 114
    2. White (Hispanic)
      20 ± 29
    3. Asian (Non-Hispanic)
      9 ± 20
    9.09%
    Hispanic Population
    28 people

    In 2024, there were 13.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (264 people) in Glacier View, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 20 White (Hispanic) and 9 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    9.09% of the people in Glacier View, AK are hispanic (28 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    3.25%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    10 people
    14.4%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    30 people

    As of 2024, 3.25% of Glacier View, AK residents (10 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 Glacier View, AK was 14.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      34 ± 35
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      24 ± 24

    Glacier View, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.42 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Glacier View, AK.

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    Health

    88% of the population of Glacier View, AK has health coverage, with 43.5% on employee plans, 0% on Medicaid, 8.12% on Medicare, 31.8% on non-group plans, and 4.55% 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, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.2% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 50.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.2% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.2% were men and 55.8% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    12%
    Uninsured
    43.5%
    Employer Coverage
    0%
    Medicaid
    8.12%
    Medicare
    31.8%
    Non-Group
    4.55%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glacier View, AK declined by 41.6% from 20.6% to 12%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Glacier View, AK employs 118 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Glacier View, AK were Accommodation & Food Services (35 people), Manufacturing (19 people), and Construction (17 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,250), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($56,250), and Accommodation & Food Services ($29,306).

    Employment

    Occupations

    118
    2024 Value
    ± 80
    12.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 89.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glacier View, AK grew at a rate of 12.4%, from 105 employees to 118 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glacier View, AK, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (26 people), Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (19 people), and Management Occupations (11 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glacier View, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

    Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Alaska.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    118
    2024 Value
    ± 80
    12.4%
    1 Year growth
    ± 89.6%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Glacier View, AK grew at a rate of 12.4%, from 105 employees to 118 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glacier View, AK, are Accommodation & Food Services (35 people), Manufacturing (19 people), and Construction (17 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glacier View, AK, though some of these residents may live in Glacier View, 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

    $45,592
    Median earning men ± $33,593
    $70,156
    Median earning women ± $67,897

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($45,417).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($71,563).

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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.

    Glacier View, 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 Glacier View, 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.

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

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Glacier View, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Glacier View, 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 Glacier View, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Glacier View, AK was $188,800 in 2024, which is 0.567 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $174,500 to $188,800, a 8.19% increase. The homeownership rate in Glacier View, AK is 72.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Glacier View, AK have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Glacier View, AK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $188,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$147,178
    $99
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$48

    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 Glacier View, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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    Rent vs Own

    72.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.3% of the housing units in Glacier View, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Glacier View, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $46,458
    Median Household Income
    ± $17,135
    137
    Number of Households
    ± 56

    In 2024, the median household income of the 137 households in Glacier View, AK declined from $46,458 from the previous year's value of $51,250.

    The following chart displays the households in Glacier View, 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 < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Glacier View, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 (50%)
    2. Walked (37.3%)
    3. Other (8.47%)

    In 2024, 50% of workers in Glacier View, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (37.3%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (8.47%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    28.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Glacier View, AK have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.69% of the workforce in Glacier View, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    1 car
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Glacier View, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glacier View, AK have 1 car.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glacier View, AK (38 out of 308 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 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glacier View, AK is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

    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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