South Naknek, AK

Census Place

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2023 Population
66
24.5% 1-year growth
US Senator
Lisa Murkowski
Republican Party
US Senator
Dan Sullivan
Republican Party
US Representative
Nick Begich III
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
55
2.8% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
15.2%
168% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$51,250
9.82% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$104,200
2023 Employed Population
15
7.14% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, South Naknek, AK had a population of 66 people with a median age of 55 and a median household income of $51,250. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of South Naknek, AK grew from 53 to 66, a 24.5% increase and its median household income grew from $46,667 to $51,250, a 9.82% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in South Naknek, AK are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (42.4%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (24.2%), White (Non-Hispanic) (19.7%), Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (13.6%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in South Naknek, 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.

100% of the residents in South Naknek, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in South Naknek, AK was $104,200, and the homeownership rate was 52.5%.

Most people in South Naknek, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.55 minutes. The average car ownership in South Naknek, AK was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

South Naknek, AK is home to a population of 66 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2023, 0% of South Naknek, AK residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2023, there were 1.75 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (28 people) in South Naknek, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 13 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2023 Citizenship
100%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 100% of South Naknek, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in South Naknek, AK was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Naknek, AK
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    28 ± 17
  2. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    16 ± 18
  3. White (Non-Hispanic)
    13 ± 10

In 2023, there were 1.75 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (28 people) in South Naknek, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 16 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 13 White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Philippines
    20,850 ± 3,494 people
  2. Korea
    3,574 ± 1,464 people
  3. Mexico
    3,318 ± 1,411 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,850 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,574 and Mexico with 3,318.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1 ± 15
  2. Gulf War (1990s)
    1 ± 10
  3. Vietnam
    0 ± 17

South Naknek, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Naknek, AK employs 15 people. The largest industries in South Naknek, AK are Construction (5 people), Retail Trade (3 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3 people), and the highest paying industries are Total ($38,750) and Construction ($37,083).

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $65,037. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

15
2023 Value
± 65
7.14%
1 Year growth
± 601%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Naknek, AK grew at a rate of 7.14%, from 14 employees to 15 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Naknek, AK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4 people), Community & Social Service Occupations (3 people), and Management Occupations (2 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Naknek, AK.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

15
2023 Value
± 65
7.14%
1 Year growth
± 601%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Naknek, AK grew at a rate of 7.14%, from 14 employees to 15 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Naknek, AK, are Construction (5 people), Retail Trade (3 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Naknek, AK, though some of these residents may live in South Naknek, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

South Naknek, 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.

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 Representatives from South Naknek, AK

Nick Begich III
District at-large Representative
Republican Party

South Naknek, 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 South Naknek, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.495% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.397% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (168k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (98.8k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Naknek, AK was $104,200 in 2023, which is 0.343 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between N/A and 2023 the median property value increased from N/A to $104,200, a N/A N/A. The homeownership rate in South Naknek, AK is 52.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in South Naknek, AK have an average commute time of 9.55 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Naknek, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$104,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$60,540
$21
Median Property Taxes
±$33

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 South Naknek, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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Income by Location

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Census Tract 1
Highest Median Household Income (Total)

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Household Income

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$51,250
Median Household Income
± $13,129
40
Number of Households
± 24

In 2023, the median household income of the 40 households in South Naknek, AK grew to $51,250 from the previous year's value of $46,667.

The following chart displays the households in South Naknek, 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 $50k - $60k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for South Naknek, AK is from Alaska.
0.436
2022 Wage GINI in Alaska
0.437
2021 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2022, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.308% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (46.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (26.7%)
  3. Carpooled (13.3%)

In 2023, 46.7% of workers in South Naknek, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (26.7%) and those who carpooled to work (13.3%).

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Commute Time

9.55 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Naknek, AK have a shorter commute time (9.55 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in South Naknek, 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 South Naknek, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in South Naknek, AK have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

15.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Naknek, AK (10 out of 66 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

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Health

60.6% of the population of South Naknek, AK has health coverage, with 3.03% on employee plans, 36.4% on Medicaid, 19.7% on Medicare, 0% on non-group plans, and 1.52% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 0% under 18 years, 24.2% between 18 and 34 years, 42.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 33.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.5% were men and 56.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

39.4%
Uninsured
3.03%
Employer Coverage
36.4%
Medicaid
19.7%
Medicare
0%
Non-Group
1.52%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Naknek, AK grew by 22.8% from 32.1% to 39.4%.

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