Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK

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2021 Population

112,447

0.673% 1-year growth

US Senator

Lisa Murkowski

Republican Party

US Senator

Dan Sullivan

Republican Party

US Representative

Mary Peltola

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

33.3

0.299% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

17.4%

1.56% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$65,476

2.46% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$186,700

2.47% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

48,319

1.13% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK had a population of 112k people with a median age of 33.3 and a median household income of $65,476. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK grew from 111,695 to 112,447, a 0.673% increase and its median household income grew from $63,906 to $65,476, a 2.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (52.9%), White (Non-Hispanic) (26.7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (7.68%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (6.71%), and White (Hispanic) (1.56%).

32% of the households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, 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.

95.4% of the residents in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are Ilisagvik College (44 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was $186,700, and the homeownership rate was 61.2%.

Most people in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 8.59 minutes. The average car ownership in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was 1 car per household.

Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK borders Matanuska-Susitna & Kenai Peninsula Boroughs PUMA, AK and Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK.

United States Alaska

Population & Diversity

Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK is home to a population of 112k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 8.3% of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK residents were born outside of the country (9.33k people).

In 2021, there were 1.98 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (59.4k people) in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30k White (Non-Hispanic) and 8.63k Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are Other Native Languages of North America (21,150 households), Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (5,500 households), and Spanish (2,994 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,853

Women

46%

60,772

Men

54%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 112,625 inhabitants, with 54% men, and 46% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

95.4%

2021 Citizenship

94.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.4% of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was 94.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
59.4k ± 508
White (Non-Hispanic)
30k ± 371
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
8.63k ± 330

4.62%

Hispanic Population

5.19k people

4.62% of the people in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are hispanic (5.19k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Philippines
6,299 ± 1,893 people
Mexico
726 ± 659 people
El Salvador
352 ± 460 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was Philippines, the natal country of 6,299 Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK residents, followed by Mexico with 726 and El Salvador with 352.

Foreign-Born Population

8.3%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

9.33k people

8.84%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

9.87k people

As of 2021, 8.3% of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK residents (9.33k 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 Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was 8.84%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Other Native Languages of North America
21,150 households (20.4%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
5,500 households (5.31%)
Spanish
2,994 households (2.89%)

32% of the households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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.

In 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was Other Native Languages of North America. 20.4% of the households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK reported speaking Other Native Languages of North America at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,202 ± 170
Gulf War (2001-)
1,607 ± 306
Gulf War (1990s)
1,088 ± 161

Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.37 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK employs 48.3k people. The largest industries in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are Elementary & secondary schools (5,191 people), Executive offices & legislative bodies (4,472 people), and Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. (4,101 people), and the highest paying industries are Oil & gas extraction ($174,290), Natural gas distribution ($164,093), and Computer Systems Design ($133,011).

Males in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $54,849. The income inequality in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK (measured using the Gini index) is 0.437, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,269

Women

45.6%

26,604

Men

54.4%

The workforce of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK in 2020 was 48,873 people, with 45.6% woman, and 54.4% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK.

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Occupations

48.3k

2021 Value

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± −1.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 48.9k employees to 48.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK, are Other managers (2,230 people), Janitors & building cleaners (1,889 people), and Laborers & freight, stock, & material movers, hand (1,306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Alaska (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48.3k

2021 Value

−1.13%

1 Year decline

± −1.13%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK declined at a rate of −1.13%, from 48.9k employees to 48.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,191 people), Executive offices & legislative bodies (4,472 people), and Seafood & other miscellaneous foods, n.e.c. (4,101 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK, though some of these residents may live in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,999

Median earning men ± $3,118

$35,450

Median earning women ± $1,470

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($64,973), Construction ($61,982), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($56,667).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($53,992), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($53,075), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($52,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

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.

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

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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

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

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

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.

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
$8.09B
Texas
$3.13B
Washington
$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).

Civics

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.

Subsistence Alaska PUMA, 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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK. Showing the available data for Alaska.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.47%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alaska for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

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 was elected 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 Representative Elections

US Representatives from Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK

Mary Peltola

Alaska at-large Representative

Democratic Party

Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK is currently represented by Mary Peltola (Democratic Party).

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

Education

In 2021, universities in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK awarded 44 degrees. The student population of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 75 male students and 193 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are American Indian or Alaska Native (35 and 79.5%), followed by White (8 and 18.2%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (1 and 2.27%), and Asian (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK by number of degrees awarded are Ilisagvik College (44 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK are General Business Administration & Management (8 and 18.2%), Accounting Technology & Bookkeeping (7 and 15.9%), and Native American Education (6 and 13.6%).

The median tuition cost in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK for a public four year colleges is $4,440 for in-state students and $4,440 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 268 students enrolled in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK, 28% men and 72% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 155 records, of which 74.8% were women and 25.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
2 degrees awarded
Dental Public Health & Education
4 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
2 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was General Business Administration & Management with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Ilisagvik College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

44 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Ilisagvik College with 44 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 9 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK, which is 0.257 times less than the 35 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 35 degrees mean that there were 4.38 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 8 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($4,440) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($340) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2021, 0.321% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.202% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (33.5k), Some college (18.6k), and Primary Education (15.2k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was $186,700 in 2021, which is 0.762 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $182,200 to $186,700, a 2.47% increase. The homeownership rate in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK is 61.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK have an average commute time of 8.59 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

Median household income in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK is $65,476. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK with a value of $95,554, followed by Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK and Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, with respective values of $79,610 and $78,257.

Housing

Property

$186,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,272

$19,579

Median Property Taxes

±$522

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 Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.2%

Homeownership

2021

65.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.2% of the housing units in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was Anchorage Municipality (South) PUMA, AK with a value of $95,554, followed by Greater Fairbanks, Greater Juneau, Ketchikan Gateway Borough & Road-Connected Alaska PUMA, AK and Anchorage Municipality (North) PUMA, AK, with respective values of $79,610 and $78,257.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$65,476

Median Household Income

± $1,513

32k

Number of Households

± 748

In 2021, the median household income of the 32k households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK grew to $65,476 from the previous year's value of $63,906.

The following chart displays the households in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.437

2021 Wage GINI in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK

0.44

2020 Wage GINI in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK

In 2021, the income inequality in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.628% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (38.1%)
Walked (29.3%)
Carpooled (12.3%)

In 2021, 38.1% of workers in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (29.3%) and those who carpooled to work (12.3%).

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.

Commute Time

8.59 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK have a shorter commute time (8.59 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.57% of the workforce in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

17.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK (19.3k out of 110k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, 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.

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.

Health

82.4% of the population of Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK has health coverage, with 33% on employee plans, 31.7% on Medicaid, 7.33% on Medicare, 7.26% on non-group plans, and 3.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alaska see 1025 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1069 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 983 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 161 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,025 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alaska

Primary care physicians in Alaska see an average of 1,025 patients per year. This represents a 4.12% decrease from the previous year (1,069 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30% under 18 years, 22.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 52.4% were men and 47.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.6%

Uninsured

33%

Employer Coverage

31.7%

Medicaid

7.33%

Medicare

7.26%

Non-Group

3.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Subsistence Alaska PUMA, AK declined by 8.54% from 19.2% to 17.6%.

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