Unalakleet, AK

Census Place

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2021 Population
728
5.21% 1-year decline
US Senator
Lisa Murkowski
Republican Party
US Senator
Dan Sullivan
Republican Party
US Representative
Mary Peltola
Democratic Party
2021 Median Age
41.5
9.5% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
10.3%
14.6% 1-year increase
2021 Median Household Income
$83,750
0.741% 1-year decline
2021 Median Property Value
$109,000
6.6% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Unalakleet, AK had a population of 728 people with a median age of 41.5 and a median household income of $83,750. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Unalakleet, AK declined from 768 to 728, a −5.21% decrease and its median household income declined from $84,375 to $83,750, a −0.741% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Unalakleet, AK are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (63.6%), White (Non-Hispanic) (30.6%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.95%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.824%), and White (Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Unalakleet, 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 Unalakleet, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2021, the median property value in Unalakleet, AK was $109,000, and the homeownership rate was 60.8%.

Most people in Unalakleet, AK walked to work, and the average commute time was 2.97 minutes. The average car ownership in Unalakleet, AK was 1 car per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Unalakleet, AK is home to a population of 728 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.824% of Unalakleet, AK residents were born outside of the country (6 people).

In 2021, there were 2.08 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (463 people) in Unalakleet, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 223 White (Non-Hispanic) and 36 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

100%
2021 Citizenship
81.5%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Unalakleet, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Unalakleet, AK was 81.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Unalakleet, AK
  1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    463 ± 158
  2. White (Non-Hispanic)
    223 ± 121
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    36 ± 43.2
0%
Hispanic Population
0 people

In 2021, there were 2.08 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (463 people) in Unalakleet, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 223 White (Non-Hispanic) and 36 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

0% of the people in Unalakleet, AK are hispanic (0 people).

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Foreign-Born Population

0.824%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
6 people
19%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
146 people

As of 2021, 0.824% of Unalakleet, AK residents (6 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 Unalakleet, AK was 19%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    20 ± 19
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    4 ± 11
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    0 ± 14

Unalakleet, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 5 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Unalakleet, AK employs 375 people. The largest industries in Unalakleet, AK are Educational Services (232 people), Public Administration (68 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (19 people), and the highest paying industries are Health Care & Social Assistance ($113,750), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($90,125), and Educational Services ($90,125).

Occupations

375
2021 Value
± 137
−6.02%
1 Year decline
± 72.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Unalakleet, AK declined at a rate of −6.02%, from 399 employees to 375 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Unalakleet, AK, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (138 people), Management Occupations (62 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (39 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Unalakleet, AK.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

375
2021 Value
± 137
−6.02%
1 Year decline
± 72.5%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Unalakleet, AK declined at a rate of −6.02%, from 399 employees to 375 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Unalakleet, AK, are Educational Services (232 people), Public Administration (68 people), and Transportation & Warehousing (19 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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Median Earnings by Industry

$86,726
Median earning men ± $13,662
$68,750
Median earning women ± $22,303

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($92,000), Public Administration ($61,359), and Construction ($47,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($102,679), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($63,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($58,750).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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. $11B
  2. $7.58B
  3. $4.53B

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

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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.

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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. $8.09B
  2. $3.13B
  3. $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).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.47%).

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.

Unalakleet, 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.

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 List of governors of Alaska|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 Unalakleet, AK

Mary Peltola
Alaska at-large Representative
Democratic Party

Unalakleet, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Unalakleet, AK was $109,000 in 2021, which is 0.445 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $116,700 to $109,000, a 6.6% decrease. The homeownership rate in Unalakleet, AK is 60.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Unalakleet, AK have an average commute time of 2.97 minutes, and they walked to work. Car ownership in Unalakleet, AK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Property

$109,000
Median Property Value 2021
±$17,421
$101
Median Property Taxes
±$37

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

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Rent vs Own

60.8%
Homeownership
2021
58.1%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 60.8% of the housing units in Unalakleet, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.4%.

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Income by Location

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The following map shows all of the places in Unalakleet, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

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$83,750
Median Household Income
± $29,830
166
Number of Households
± 33

In 2021, the median household income of the 166 households in Unalakleet, AK declined from $83,750 from the previous year's value of $84,375.

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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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Unalakleet, 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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Walked (58.9%)
  2. Drove Alone (20.4%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.91%)

In 2021, 58.9% of workers in Unalakleet, AK walked to work, followed by those who drove alone to work (20.4%) and those who worked at home (8.91%).

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Commute Time

2.97 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Unalakleet, AK have a shorter commute time (2.97 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Unalakleet, 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 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.

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Poverty & Diversity

10.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Unalakleet, AK (71 out of 686 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 Females 55 - 64, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Males 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Unalakleet, AK is Native American, followed by White 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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85.4% of the population of Unalakleet, AK has health coverage, with 59.3% on employee plans, 16.3% on Medicaid, 6.46% on Medicare, 3.16% on non-group plans, and 0.137% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Nome Census Area, AK see 834 patients per year on average, which represents a 16.7% decrease from the previous year (1001 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 901 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 99 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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834 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Nome Census Area, AK

Primary care physicians in Nome Census Area, AK see an average of 834 patients per year. This represents a 16.7% decrease from the previous year (1,001 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Nome Census Area, AK in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.1% under 18 years, 15.9% between 18 and 34 years, 49.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.48% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.5% were men and 53.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

14.6%
Uninsured
59.3%
Employer Coverage
16.3%
Medicaid
6.46%
Medicare
3.16%
Non-Group
0.137%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Unalakleet, AK declined by 29.7% from 20.7% to 14.6%.

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