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Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska
Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska. Bristol Bay Borough had 847 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Alaska (+0.5%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 02060.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
847
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 844 · ACS 2020-2024: 918 ±88
Median household income
$95,625
±$23,629 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$245,800
±$26,538 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,317
±$95 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Bristol Bay Borough, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 844 residents in Bristol Bay Borough. The Census Bureau estimates 847 for July 1, 2025, up 0.7% since 2020, in line with Alaska (+0.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 918 over 481 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 918±88 | 735,706 | no clear change |
| Households | 291±38 | 270,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30±0.31 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 798±41 | 328,491 | −154 |
Bristol Bay Borough's population since 2000
From 1,258 in 2000 to 847 in 2025: down 32.7%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bristol Bay Borough?
Bristol Bay Borough holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Naknek with 522 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| NaknekGEOID 0252060 | 470 | $88,750 |
|---|---|---|
| King Salmon | 307 | $137,500 |
| South NaknekGEOID 0272190 | 67 | $54,063 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bristol Bay Borough?
The median resident of Bristol Bay Borough is 39.7 years old; 14.9% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 48.6%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 20.8%.
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.7±13.6 | 35.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 14.9%±4.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.5%±7.4 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.0%±3.5 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 48.6%±7.7 pts | 57.7% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 10.0%±9.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 20.8%±4.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 12.2%±3.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±3.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 11.3%±13.8 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 14.7%±14.6 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±2.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3%±4.3 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.8%±9.9 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.1%±1.2 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.9%±15.2 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.8%±2.0 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 8.3%±7.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
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 Bristol Bay Borough earn?
Half of Bristol Bay Borough's 291 households earn less than $95,625 a year (±$23,629), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $98,219 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart.
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $95,625±$23,629 | $92,788 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $124,111±$18,729 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $61,587±$25,624 | $46,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.3%±11.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8%±4.3 pts | 12.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.2%±3.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.6%±3.9 pts | 91.9% | – |
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 Bristol Bay Borough?
Owners occupy 53.6% of Bristol Bay Borough's occupied homes and renters 46.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $245,800 by its owner (±$26,538). The median renter pays $1,317 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $245,800±$26,538 | $352,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,317±$95 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 13.6%±9.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,365±$337 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 53.6%±7.7 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 798±41 | 328,491 | −154 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±1.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 15.8%±6.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.8%±3.4 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6%±2.0 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 many new homes is Bristol Bay Borough building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Bristol Bay Borough in 2025 (2 single-family), 7.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bristol Bay Borough get to work?
51.3% of Bristol Bay Borough's workers drive alone and 7.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 9.2 minutes.
| Measure | Bristol Bay Borough | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.3%±11.4 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 51.3%±13.3 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.4%±3.3 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.0%±13.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 14.2%±15.7 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.0%±3.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 9.2 min±3.3 | 19.4 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 are Bristol Bay Borough's census tracts?
Bristol Bay Borough is a single census tract.
| Tract 102060000100 | 918±88 | $95,625 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bristol Bay Borough compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 7th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 30 |
| Median household income | 6th of 30 |
| Median home value | 19th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 14th of 30 |
| Median age | 15th of 30 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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