Whittier, AK

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2019 Population

318

2.25% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

38.1

1.87% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

6.29%

8.67% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$59,000

7.68% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$63,100

23% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

123

0.82% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Whittier, AK had a population of 318 people with a median age of 38.1 and a median household income of $59,000. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Whittier, AK grew from 311 to 318, a 2.25% increase and its median household income grew from $54,792 to $59,000, a 7.68% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Whittier, AK are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.1%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (17%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (11.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (8.49%), and Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander (Non-Hispanic) (7.86%). 0% of the households in Whittier, AK speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 93.7% of the residents in Whittier, AK are U.S. citizens.

In 2019, the median property value in Whittier, AK was $63,100, and the homeownership rate was 37.9%. Most people in Whittier, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 11 minutes. The average car ownership in Whittier, AK was 2 cars per household.

United States Alaska Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK

COVID-19

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industry Sector

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8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Alaska. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Alaska across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Whittier, AK is home to a population of 318 people, from which 93.7% are citizens. As of 2019, 13.2% of Whittier, AK residents were born outside of the country (42 people).

In 2019, there were 2.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (153 people) in Whittier, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 54 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 38 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Whittier, AK

White (Non-Hispanic)
153 ± 53
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
54 ± 46
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
38 ± 62

4.09%

Hispanic Population

13 people

4.09% of the people in Whittier, AK are hispanic (13 people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

13.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

42 people

9.65%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

30 people

As of 2019, 13.2% of Whittier, AK residents (42 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Whittier, AK was 9.65%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 6.6

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.8

In 2019, the median age of all people in Whittier, AK was 38.1. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 64. But people in Whittier, AK are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Whittier, AK residents was 37.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Most Common Origin

Philippines
18,810 ± 3,324 people
Mexico
4,189 ± 1,585 people
Korea
3,268 ± 1,400 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 18,810 Alaska residents, followed by Mexico with 4,189 and Korea with 3,268.

Citizenship

93.7%

2019 Citizenship

94.9%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 93.7% of Whittier, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Whittier, AK was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
13 ± 13
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 13
Gulf War (2001-)
8 ± 12

Whittier, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.3 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Whittier, AK is $59,000. In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income in Whittier, AK was Census Tract 3 with a value of $84,202, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

Males in Alaska have an average income that is 1.28 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,966. The income inequality in Alaska (measured using the Gini index) is 0.44, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Whittier, AK employs 123 people. The largest industries in Whittier, AK are Transportation & Warehousing (22 people), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (17 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15 people), and the highest paying industries are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,000), Construction ($63,750), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,750).

Wages

Median Household Income

$59,000

2019 value

± $16,185

7.68%

1 Year Growth

± 30%

Households in Whittier, AK have a median annual income of $59,000, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $54,792 in 2018, which represents a 7.68% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Whittier, AK compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

$70,324

Average Male Salary in Alaska

± $3,702

$54,966

Average Female Salary in Alaska

± $3,098

In 2019, full-time male employees in Alaska made 1.28 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Alaska by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Alaska.

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Alaska

White
$62,461 ± $2,986
American Indian
$56,790 ± $19,372
American Indian and Alaska Native tribes specified; or American Indian or Alaska Native, not specified and no other races
$47,318 ± $20,596

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Alaska workers was White. These workers were paid 1.1 times more than American Indian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Alaska.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Alaska by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.44

2019 Wage GINI in Alaska

0.441

2018 Wage GINI in Alaska

In 2019, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.271% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 3
N/A
N/A

In 2019, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Whittier, AK was Census Tract 3 with a value of $84,202, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

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

Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

6.29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Whittier, AK (20 out of 318 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

Pacific Islander
8 ± 41
White
5 ± 44
Two Or More
3 ± 44

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Whittier, AK is Pacific Islander, followed by White and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

123

2019 Value

± 58

0.82%

1 Year growth

± 65.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Whittier, AK grew at a rate of 0.82%, from 122 employees to 123 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Whittier, AK, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (21 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18 people), and Management Occupations (15 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Whittier, AK.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Whittier, AK, by number of employees, are Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (21 people), Sales & Related Occupations (18 people), and Management Occupations (15 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Whittier, AK has an unusually high number of residents working as Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (4.46 times higher than expected), Transportation Occupations (3.02 times), and Architecture & Engineering Occupations (1.71 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Whittier, AK, by median earnings, are Natural Resources, Construction, & Maintenance Occupations ($63,125), Construction & Extraction Occupations ($63,125), and Transportation Occupations ($54,000).

Industries

Employment by Industries

123

2019 Value

± 58

0.82%

1 Year growth

± 65.9%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Whittier, AK grew at a rate of 0.82%, from 122 employees to 123 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Whittier, AK, are Transportation & Warehousing (22 people), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (17 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Whittier, AK, though some of these residents may live in Whittier, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Whittier, AK, by number of employees, are Transportation & Warehousing (22 people), Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (17 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (15 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other places, Whittier, AK has an unusually high number of Real Estate & Rental & Leasing (7.07 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (4.95 times), and Transportation & Warehousing (3.94 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Whittier, AK, by median earnings, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($95,000), Construction ($63,750), and Transportation & Warehousing ($53,750).

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 2018, the top outbound Alaska product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $26.3B, followed by Electronics ($15B) and Gasoline ($5.55B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$72.6B

2018 Value in Alaska

$144B

Projected 2045 Value in Alaska

98.8% growth

In 2018, total outbound Alaska trade was $72.6B. This is expected to increase 98.8% to $144B by 2045.

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
$16.8B
Washington
$5.3B
Texas
$3.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Alaska domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $16.8B, followed by Washington with $5.3B and Texas and $3.2B.

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.

Whittier, AK is currently represented by Don Young 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 Alaska

Assumed office on December 20, 2002
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who had become 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 Representatives from Whittier, AK

Don Young

Alaska at-large Representative

Republican Party

Whittier, AK is currently represented by Don Young (Republican Party).

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in Whittier, AK was $63,100 in 2019, which is 0.262 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $51,300 to $63,100, a 23% increase. The homeownership rate in Whittier, AK is 37.9%, which is lower than the national average of 64.1%. People in Whittier, AK have an average commute time of 11 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Whittier, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$63,100

2019 Median

± $23,246

$51,300

2018 Median

± $19,470

In 2019, the median property value in Whittier, AK grew to to $63,100 from the previous year's value of $51,300.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Whittier, 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 Whittier, AK the largest share of households have a property value in the $60k - $70k range.

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$59,000

Median Household Income

± $16,185

124

Number of Households

± 32

In 2019, the median household income of the 124 households in Whittier, AK grew to $59,000 from the previous year's value of $54,792.

The following chart displays the households in Whittier, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Whittier, AK distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Whittier, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

37.9%

2019 Homeownership

38%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 37.9% of the housing units in Whittier, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 38%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Whittier, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

11 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Whittier, AK have a shorter commute time (11 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.67% of the workforce in Whittier, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (59.8%)
Walked (33.6%)
Carpooled (4.1%)

In 2019, 59.8% of workers in Whittier, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (33.6%) and those who carpooled to work (4.1%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Whittier, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Whittier, AK have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

72.6% of the population of Whittier, AK has health coverage, with 26.4% on employee plans, 28.9% on Medicaid, 6.92% on Medicare, 8.18% on non-group plans, and 2.2% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK see 833 patients per year on average, which represents a 19.2% decrease from the previous year (1031 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2300 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 511 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Wrangell City and Borough has the highest prevalence of diabetes (18.7%). Additionally, Aleutians East Borough has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (51.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK.

833 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK

Primary care physicians in Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK see an average of 833 patients per year. This represents a 19.2% decrease from the previous year (1,031 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
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%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
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%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$11,064

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Alaska

$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.

Health Care Coverage

27.4%

Uninsured

26.4%

Employer Coverage

28.9%

Medicaid

6.92%

Medicare

8.18%

Non-Group

2.2%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Whittier, AK declined by 5.46% from 28.9% to 27.4%.

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

Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

Wrangell City and Borough
18.7% prevalence
Bristol Bay Borough
17.6% prevalence
Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
15.1% prevalence

Wrangell City and Borough has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Alaska, at 18.7%.

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

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