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Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska
Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska. Kusilvak Census Area had 7,932 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.2% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. It holds 13 places (12 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 1 census tract. GEOID 02158.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,932
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,368 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,176
Median household income
$51,471
±$6,179 (90% margin)
Alaska: $92,788
Median home value
$84,300
±$9,254 (90% margin)
Alaska: $352,900
Median gross rent
$833
±$68 (90% margin)
Alaska: $1,419
How many people live in Kusilvak Census Area, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,368 residents in Kusilvak Census Area. The Census Bureau estimates 7,932 for July 1, 2025, down 5.2% since 2020, while Alaska grew 0.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,176 over 17,078 square miles of land.
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,176 | 735,706 | −74 |
| Households | 1,916±58 | 270,533 | +192 |
| Average household size | 4.16±0.12 | 2.61 | −0.44 |
| Housing units | 2,346±31 | 328,491 | +115 |
Kusilvak Census Area's population since 2010
From 7,459 in 2010 to 7,932 in 2025: up 6.3%. 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 Kusilvak Census Area?
Kusilvak Census Area holds 13 places: 12 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hooper Bay with 1,297 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hooper Bay | 1,375 | $49,688 |
|---|---|---|
| Chevak | 951 | $35,875 |
| Emmonak | 825 | $57,764 |
| Alakanuk | 756 | $41,607 |
| Kotlik | 655 | $58,043 |
| Mountain Village | 621 | $65,078 |
| Pilot Station | 615 | $45,000 |
| Scammon BayGEOID 0267680 | 600 | $41,607 |
| St. Mary's | 599 | $53,750 |
| Marshall | 492 | $52,083 |
| Russian MissionGEOID 0265700 | 421 | $42,857 |
| Nunam IquaGEOID 0256600 | 217 | not published |
| Pitkas PointGEOID 0260860 | 120 | 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 Kusilvak Census Area?
The median resident of Kusilvak Census Area is 23.6 years old; 42.1% are under 18 and 6.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 86.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 8.5%.
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.6±0.3 | 35.8 | −0.5 |
| Under 18 years | 42.1%±0.2 pts | 24.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.8%±0.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3%±1.4 pts | 7.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.3 pts | 57.7% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.0%±1.7 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 86.0%±1.8 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 8.5%±1.7 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.8%±2.9 pts | 15.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0%±1.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.6%±1.4 pts | 13.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±1.6 pts | 11.0% | −8.9 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.0%±4.1 pts | 93.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 5.8%±3.9 pts | 31.7% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 11.8% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4%±0.2 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 Kusilvak Census Area earn?
Half of Kusilvak Census Area's 1,916 households earn less than $51,471 a year (±$6,179), against $92,788 in Alaska. In 2015-2019 it was $45,233 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,471±$6,179 | $92,788 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,572±$4,038 | $118,985 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,231±$1,541 | $46,573 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 32.4%±3.2 pts | 10.1% | −6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 34.2%±4.5 pts | 12.2% | −11.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 51.4%±3.5 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.5%±2.7 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 Kusilvak Census Area?
Owners occupy 69.8% of Kusilvak Census Area's occupied homes and renters 30.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $84,300 by its owner (±$9,254). The median renter pays $833 a month including utilities, and 26.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $84,300±$9,254 | $352,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $833±$68 | $1,419 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.2%±9.1 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $624±$52 | $2,229 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.8%±3.5 pts | 66.8% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,346±31 | 328,491 | +115 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 89.8%±1.9 pts | 63.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.2%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.3%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3%±0.2 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 Kusilvak Census Area building?
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Kusilvak Census Area get to work?
5.0% of Kusilvak Census Area's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 6.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 19.8%.
| Measure | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±2.6 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 19.8%±2.3 pts | 5.9% | −7.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 5.0%±1.4 pts | 65.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.2%±0.9 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Walked | 36.8%±6.4 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±5.6 pts | 9.7% | +7.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 6.3 min±0.7 | 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 Kusilvak Census Area's census tracts?
Kusilvak Census Area is a single census tract.
| Tract 102158000100 | 8,176 | $51,471 |
|---|
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Kusilvak Census Area compare with Alaska's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 30 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 30 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 30 |
| Median household income | 30th of 30 |
| Median home value | 30th of 30 |
| Median gross rent | 29th of 30 |
| Poverty rate | 1st of 27 |
| Median age | 30th 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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