City profile · Alaska · Census ACS 2023

Angoon, AK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Angoon - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

467
Residents
$45,938
Median income
$191,700
Median home
$1,566
Median rent (state)

Angoon - the verdict

Nationally, Angoon sits in the 14th percentile for household income among US cities with a population of 1,000 or more. Source: Census ACS.

14th
percentile, household income
40th
percentile, home value
62nd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Angoon, AK

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 467 residents in Angoon, a small town within Alaska. The typical household in Angoon brings in $45,938 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 12.9%. Angoon's housing stock carries a median value of $191,700, and the median resident age is 43.3 years. About 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 38.8% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits).

Alaska tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Alaska scores 102.4 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. HUD Fair Market Rent for a typical two-bedroom in this state is $1,566 per month. Monthly utility costs average around $271 across Alaska, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 23.8 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

467 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Alaska

Median Household Income

$45,938 /yr

Poverty 12.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

102.4 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Alaska average

How does Angoon compare to other US cities?

Here's how Angoon stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 14% higher than other cities
Home value 40% pricier than other cities
Median rent 62% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Angoon against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Alaska only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Alaska-relative analysis

Poverty Rate sits close to the middle of Alaska's city distribution

Among the 225 Alaska cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Angoon ranks #90 - the 60th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Angoon only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#183 of 215
15th percentile in Alaska
Median Gross Rent
#101 of 228
55th percentile in Alaska
Median Home Value
#110 of 200
45th percentile in Alaska
Poverty Rate
#90 of 225
60th percentile in Alaska
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#119 of 228
47th percentile in Alaska

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Alaska only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

14thIncome percentile

14th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Angoon's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$191,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 60% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Angoon $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Angoon, AK Angoon, AK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Angoon, AK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Angoon, AK median $45,938/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Angoon, AK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Angoon, AK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 14.1%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 12.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 38.8%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
467
Median Income
$45,938
Median Home Value
$191,700
Median Age
43.3
Poverty Rate
12.9%
Labor force participation
38.8%
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%

Schools

Total Schools
2
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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320 residents330 residents340 residents350 residents360 residents370 residents 202020212022202320242025 358 residents 332 residents ▼ -7.3%
Angoon's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
40.3%
Carpool
12.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
36.6%
Work from Home
2.2%
Other
8.2%

Based on 134 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Alaska - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$131
avg/month
Natural Gas
$95
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$271
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Alaska state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Alaska state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Angoon sits in

Cost of Living Index
102.4
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,566/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
23.8 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Alaska

New Stuyahok
466 people
Chevak
464 people
Gambell
464 people
Kiana
471 people
Whittier
471 people
Shishmaref
462 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Angoon's 467 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Cohasset, CA
467 people
Bloomingdale, MI
467 people
Perrinton, MI
467 people
Beauregard, MS
467 people
St. Pierre, MT
467 people
Milford, NY
467 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Angoon's $45,938 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Indian Wells, AZ
$45,938 median income
Douglas, CA
$45,938 median income
Blue Ridge, GA
$45,938 median income
Nelson, IL
$45,938 median income
Upton, KY
$45,938 median income
Minatare, NE
$45,938 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Angoon, AK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Angoon, AK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 11.8% 56.3% 31.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 19.3% White 11.8% Black or African American 0.4% Asian 0.0% American Indian 56.3% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 31.5% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Angoon compares to nearby Alaska cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Angoon (this city) 467 $45,938
New Stuyahok 466 $54,167
Chevak 464 N/A
Gambell 464 $48,750
Census ACS 5-year FIPS AK NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Angoon, AK?

What is the population of Angoon, AK? +

467 people live in Angoon, AK according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Angoon, AK? +

In Angoon, the typical household earns $45,938 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Angoon? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Angoon; the closest available measure is the Alaska state average, a cost of living index of 102.4 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Alaska vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Angoon, AK? +

A typical home in Angoon is worth $191,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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