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Dillingham Census Area, Alaska
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska. Dillingham Census Area had 4,483 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 7.7% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. It holds 10 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 02070.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,483
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,857 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,724
Median household income
$78,533
±$6,466 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$159,000
±$36,031 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$1,105
±$82 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Dillingham Census Area, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,857 residents in Dillingham Census Area. The Census Bureau estimates 4,483 for July 1, 2025, down 7.7% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,724 over 18,336 square miles of land.
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,724 | 735,706 | −237 |
| Households | 1,403±58 | 270,533 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.11±0.12 | 2.61 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,399±32 | 328,491 | no clear change |
Dillingham Census Area's population since 2000
From 4,922 in 2000 to 4,483 in 2025: down 8.9%. 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 Dillingham Census Area?
Dillingham Census Area holds 10 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Dillingham with 2,075 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Dillingham | 2,249 | $101,200 |
|---|---|---|
| Togiak | 817 | $57,083 |
| New Stuyahok | 512 | $66,250 |
| Manokotak | 488 | $50,625 |
| AleknagikGEOID 0201420 | 211 | $75,417 |
| Koliganek | 183 | $73,438 |
| EkwokGEOID 0221810 | 111 | not published |
| Twin HillsGEOID 0279780 | 103 | $46,250 |
| Clark's PointGEOID 0215430 | 67 | not published |
| Portage CreekGEOID 0262285 | 4 | not published |
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 Dillingham Census Area?
The median resident of Dillingham Census Area is 31.7 years old; 30.9% are under 18 and 12.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 69.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 14.3%.
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 31.7±1.2 | 35.8 | +1.5 |
| Under 18 years | 30.9%±0.1 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.0%±2.9 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 7.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 14.3%±0.1 pts | 57.7% | −1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 69.9%±3.3 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±1.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.1%±3.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±7.0 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 35.0%±8.4 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.8%±1.3 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 11.7%±6.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 15.9%±5.1 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 88.9%±2.0 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 18.9%±8.7 pts | 31.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.2%±5.9 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.2 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 Dillingham Census Area earn?
Half of Dillingham Census Area's 1,403 households earn less than $78,533 a year (±$6,466), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $70,024 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 19.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,533±$6,466 | $92,788 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $97,089±$8,160 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,301±$3,578 | $46,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 19.5%±2.6 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.9%±3.5 pts | 12.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 27.9%±4.4 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.7%±2.5 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 Dillingham Census Area?
Owners occupy 61.4% of Dillingham Census Area's occupied homes and renters 38.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $159,000 by its owner (±$36,031). The median renter pays $1,105 a month including utilities, and 24.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $159,000±$36,031 | $352,900 | −$66,832 |
| Median gross rent | $1,105±$82 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.8%±7.3 pts | 35.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,203±$327 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.4%±6.8 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,399±32 | 328,491 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6%±2.7 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 82.3%±4.1 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7%±1.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.6 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 Dillingham Census Area building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Dillingham Census Area in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Dillingham Census Area get to work?
34.9% of Dillingham Census Area's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 8.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.5%.
| Measure | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±4.5 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5%±2.3 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 34.9%±10.3 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.5%±4.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 28.8%±12.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.3%±5.7 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 8.7 min±1.5 | 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 Dillingham Census Area's census tracts?
Dillingham Census Area is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $57,386 (Tract 1) to $101,300 (Tract 2).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Dillingham Census Area compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 26th of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd of 30 |
| Median household income | 20th of 30 |
| Median home value | 27th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 4th of 27 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 27 |
| Median age | 26th 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
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Dillingham Census Area 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.