Census-designated place · Alaska
Tok, Alaska
Tok, census-designated place, in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. Tok had 1,243 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,649 (±262). GEOID 0277800.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,243
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,649 ±262
Median household income
$64,063
±$14,977 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$224,600
±$13,992 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,177
±$176 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
Where is Tok and what county is it in?
Tok is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, Alaska. It covers 133.5 square miles of land, 9 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Tok, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,243 residents in Tok, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,649 (±262).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Tok is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Tok | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,649 ±262 | 7,068 | +360 |
| Households | 623 ±82 | 2,497 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.65 ±0.32 | 2.58 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 811 ±90 | 3,515 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Tok?
The median resident of Tok is 38.6 years old; 30.4% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 66.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 19.0%. 6.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tok | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.6 ±6.1 | 38.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.4% ±5.3 pts | 24.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±4.5 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±6.0 pts | 57.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.9% ±4.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 66.0% ±7.3 pts | 72.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±3.0 pts | 1.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 6.7% ±4.0 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 19.0% ±5.0 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.1% ±3.8 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.5% ±5.5 pts | 16.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 18.1% ±6.5 pts | 14.1% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7% ±5.6 pts | 13.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9% ±3.4 pts | 14.8% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.7% ±2.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.5% ±9.8 pts | 23.2% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0% ±5.2 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.7% ±4.0 pts | 86.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Tok earn?
Half of Tok's 623 households earn less than $64,063 a year (±$14,977), against $73,882 in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area and $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $79,254 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tok | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,063 ±$14,977 | $73,882 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,764 ±$11,464 | $91,789 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,888 ±$4,286 | $39,692 | −$13,549 |
| People below the poverty line | 14.5% ±6.8 pts | 12.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.7% ±8.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.9% ±6.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.1% ±4.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.3% ±7.3 pts | 80.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Tok?
Owners occupy 72.6% of Tok's occupied homes and renters 27.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $224,600 by its owner (±$13,992). The median renter pays $1,177 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tok | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $224,600 ±$13,992 | $282,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,177 ±$176 | $1,351 | +$280 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 0.0% ±18.3 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,213 ±$149 | $1,805 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.6% ±10.7 pts | 74.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 27.4% ±10.7 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Housing units | 811 ±90 | 3,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.9% ±3.2 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±13.6 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 95.1% ±3.4 pts | 89.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.8% ±7.5 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±3.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 10.1% ±6.8 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Tok work and get to work?
66.3% of Tok's workers drive alone and 11.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.3 minutes.
| Measure | Tok | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.9% ±9.1 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% ±4.1 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 66.3% ±11.1 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±7.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Walked | 6.8% ±6.9 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.7% ±6.8 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.3 min ±2.9 | 15.9 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Tok?
No census tract lies mostly in Tok; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1Southeast Fairbanks Census Area | 2,449 | $57,083 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Tok) · Census block assignment files
How does Tok compare with other places in Alaska?
Tok ranks 61st of 69 places in Alaska with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 57th | 71 |
| Residents per square mile | 65th | 71 |
| Median household income | 61st | 69 |
| Per capita income | 67th | 71 |
| Median home value | 64th | 66 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 62 |
| Poverty rate | 12th | 57 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th | 69 |
| Median age | 39th | 71 |
| Owner-occupied share | 34th | 68 |
| Work from home | 21st | 50 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 69 |
Tok's figures with every place in Alaska (CSV)
Every place in Alaska, sortable · Compare Tok with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Tok?
18 of the 57 figures for Tok on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Tok are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.