Unalakleet, AK

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Population

685

1.58% decline

Median Age

42


Median Household Income

$61,250

5.16% decline

Poverty Rate

13.5%


Number of Employees

302

5.23% growth

Median Property Value

$123,400

13.5% decline

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Unalakleet, AK had a population of 685 people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $61,250. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Unalakleet, AK declined from 696 to 685, a -1.58% decrease and its median household income declined from $64,583 to $61,250, a -5.16% decrease.

The population of Unalakleet, AK is 69.1% American Indian & Alaska Native Alone, 11.7% Asian Alone, and 11.7% White Alone. 23% of the people in Unalakleet, AK speak a non-English language, and 88.6% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Unalakleet, AK is $123,400, and the homeownership rate is 66.8%. Most people in Unalakleet, AK commute by Walked, and the average commute time is 5.37 minutes. The average car ownership in Unalakleet, AK is 1 car per household.

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Economy

The economy of Unalakleet, AK employs 302 people. The largest industries in Unalakleet, AK are Manufacturing (62 people), Educational Services (54 people), and Public Administration (36 people), and the highest paying industries are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($126,150), Educational Services ($82,143), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($78,750).

Median household income in Unalakleet, AK is $61,250. Males in Unalakleet, AK have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,667. The income inequality in Unalakleet, AK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.436, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$61,250

2017 value

± $20,156

-5.16%

1 Year Growth

± 38.4%

Households in Unalakleet, AK have a median annual income of $61,250, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $64,583 in 2016, which represents a -5.16% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$68,424

Average Male Salary

± $3,558

$50,667

Average Female Salary

± $2,680

In 2017, full-time male employees in Unalakleet, AK made 1.35 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $59,757 ± $2,775

  2. American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races

    $46,641 ± $19,678

  3. Black

    $45,507 ± $11,416

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Unalakleet, AK workers was White. These workers were paid 1.28 times more than American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Unalakleet, AK is from Alaska.

0.436

2017 Wage GINI

0.436

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.436 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.191% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. N/A

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Unalakleet, AK was N/A with a value of N/A, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

13.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Unalakleet, AK (92 out of 682 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males < 5.

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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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. Native American

    88 ± 22

  2. White

    3 ± 44

  3. Two Or More

    1 ± 45

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Unalakleet, 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.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

302

2017 Value

± 116

5.23%

1 Year growth

± 45.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Unalakleet, AK grew at a rate of 5.23%, from 287 employees to 302 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Unalakleet, AK, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (61 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (42 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (31 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Unalakleet, AK.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Unalakleet, AK, by number of employees, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (61 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (42 people), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (31 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Unalakleet, AK has an unusually high number of residents working as Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (3.45 times higher than expected), Community & Social Service Occupations (3.29 times), and Business & Financial Operations Occupations (2.09 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Unalakleet, AK, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($125,950), Transportation Occupations ($101,250), and Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($97,500).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

302

2017 Value

± 116

5.23%

1 Year growth

± 45.9%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Unalakleet, AK grew at a rate of 5.23%, from 287 employees to 302 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Unalakleet, AK, are Manufacturing (62 people), Educational Services (54 people), and Public Administration (36 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Unalakleet, AK, though some of these residents may live in Unalakleet, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Unalakleet, AK, by number of employees, are Manufacturing (62 people), Educational Services (54 people), and Public Administration (36 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Unalakleet, AK has an unusually high number of Public Administration (2.55 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.03 times), and Manufacturing (2.03 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Unalakleet, AK, by median earnings, are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($126,150), Educational Services ($82,143), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($78,750).

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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

  1. Crude petroleum

    $40.8B

  2. Gasoline

    $4.7B

  3. Fuel oils

    $3.1B

In 2015, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $40.8B, followed by Gasoline with $4.7B and Fuel oils and $3.1B.

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

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$64.6B

2015 Value

$74.6B

Projected 2045 Value

15.5% growth

In 2015, total outbound Alaska trade was $64.6B. This is expected to increase 15.5% to $74.6B by 2045.

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

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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

  1. California

    $17.7B

  2. Washington

    $7.35B

  3. Utah

    $1.53B

In 2015, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $17.7B, followed by Washington with $7.35B and Utah and $1.53B.

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

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Health

69.5% of the population of Unalakleet, AK has health coverage, with 27.4% on employee plans, 24.5% on Medicaid, 9.49% on Medicare, 7.74% on non-group plans, and 0.292% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the place of Unalakleet, AK was $11,064 in 2014. This is a 6.1% increase from the previous year ($10,428).

Primary care physicians in Unalakleet, AK see 1131 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.25% decrease from the previous year (1157 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1045 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 281 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Wrangell City and Borough have the highest prevalence of diabetes (9.4%). Additionally, Aleutians West Census Area has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (40.7%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1131 to 1

Primary Care Physicians

Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1131 patients per year. This represents a 2.25% decrease from the previous year (1157 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$11,064

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$5,958

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$12,001

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,288

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Alaska (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 6.1%, from $10,428 to $11,064.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

30.5%

Uninsured

27.4%

Employer Coverage

24.5%

Medicaid

9.49%

Medicare

7.74%

Non-Group

0.292%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Unalakleet, AK declined by 8.86% from 33.5% to 30.5%.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Ketchikan Gateway Borough

    9.4% prevalence

  2. Wrangell City and Borough

    9.4% prevalence

  3. Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

    9.1% prevalence

Ketchikan Gateway Borough and Wrangell City and Borough have the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alaska, at 9.4%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in Alaska by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Unalakleet, AK is home to a population of 685 people, from which 88.6% are citizens. As of 2017, 15.3% of Unalakleet, AK residents were born outside of the country.

The ethnic composition of the population of Unalakleet, AK is composed of 473 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (69.1%), 80 Asian Alone residents (11.7%), 80 White Alone residents (11.7%), 51 Two or More Races residents (7.45%), 1 Hispanic or Latino residents (0.146%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Unalakleet, AK are Other Native North American Languages (135 speakers), Tagalog (17 speakers), and French Creole (0 speakers).

Age

Age by Nativity

38

Median Native-Born Age

± 3.3

56

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 0.5

In 2017, the median age of all people in Unalakleet, AK was 42. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 38, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 56. But people in Unalakleet, AK are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Unalakleet, AK residents was 40.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

15.3%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

10.5%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

As of 2017, 15.3% of Unalakleet, AK residents were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Unalakleet, AK was 10.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

  1. Philippines

    17,951 ± 3,249 people

  2. Korea

    4,417 ± 1,627 people

  3. Mexico

    3,317 ± 1,411 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Unalakleet, AK was Philippines, the natal country of 17,951 Unalakleet, AK residents, followed by Korea with 4,417 and Mexico with 3,317.

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Citizenship

88.6%

2017 Citizenship

92.1%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 88.6% of Unalakleet, AK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Unalakleet, AK was 92.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. American Indian & Alaska Native Alone

    473 ± 51

  2. Asian Alone

    80 ± 90

  3. White Alone

    80 ± 59

In 2017, there were 5.91 times more American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (473 people) in Unalakleet, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 80 Asian Alone and 80 White Alone residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. Other Native North American Languages

    135 speakers (20.5%)

  2. Tagalog

    17 speakers (2.58%)

  3. French Creole

    0 speakers (0%)

23% of Unalakleet, AK citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is higher than the national average of 21.5%. In 2015, the most common non-English language spoken in Unalakleet, AK was Other Native North American Languages. 20.5% of the overall population of Unalakleet, AK are native Other Native North American Languages speakers. 2.58% speak Tagalog and 0% speak Other Native North American Languages, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    20 ± 12

  2. Gulf War (2001-)

    5 ± 11

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    2 ± 10

Unalakleet, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Unalakleet, AK was $123,400 in 2017, which is 0.567 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $142,700 to $123,400, a 13.5% decrease. The homeownership rate in Unalakleet, AK is 66.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Unalakleet, AK have an average commute time of 5.37 minutes, and they commute by Walked. Car ownership in Unalakleet, AK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Income

Household Income

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$61,250

Median Household Income

± $20,156

202

Number of Households

± 29

In 2017, the median household income of the 202 households in Unalakleet, AK declined from $61,250 from the previous year's value of $64,583.

The following chart displays the households in Unalakleet, 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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Housing

Property Value

$123,400

2017 Median

± $30,339

$142,700

2016 Median

± $21,394

In 2017, the median property value in Unalakleet, AK declined from to $123,400 from the previous year's value of $142,700.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Unalakleet, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Unalakleet, AK the largest share of households have a property value in the $300k - $400k range.

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Property Taxes

None

Average Range

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Rent vs Own

66.8%

2017 Homeownership

65.9%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 66.8% of the housing units in Unalakleet, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Unalakleet, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Unalakleet, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Unalakleet, AK have 1 car, followed by 0 cars.

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Commute Time

5.37 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Unalakleet, AK have a shorter commute time (5.37 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Unalakleet, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Walked

    61%

  2. Drove Alone

    17.8%

  3. Other

    12.2%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Unalakleet, AK was Walked, followed by those who Drove Alone and those who Other.

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