Eek is a city located in Bethel Census Area Alaska. Eek has a 2024 population of 384. Eek is currently declining at a rate of -1.29% annually and its population has decreased by -4.48% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 402 in 2020.
The average household income in Eek is $75,144 with a poverty rate of 29.05%. The median age in Eek is 26 years: 27.5 years for males, and 23 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Eek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 462 | 97.26% |
| Two or more races | 13 | 2.74% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108 | 4.4 | 74.1 | 25.9 |
| Married | 69 | 5.45 | 71 | 29 |
| Non Family | 17 | 1.12 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Female | 14 | 4.14 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Male | 8 | 2.75 | 75 | 25 |
5
Average Family Size
4.4
Average Household Size
74.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 34 | 13.71% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 4.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 1.21% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 60.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 18 | 7.26% |
| Some College | 32 | 12.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 241 | 189 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 42.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,667 | $27,679 | $12,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,929 | $28,036 | $35,156 |
| Some College | $56,042 | $55,938 | $56,250 |
$28,929
Average Earnings
$28,036
Average Male
$35,156
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
11.09% of Eek residents speak only English, while 88.91% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 88.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 462 | 138 | 29.87% |
29.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
28.79%
Male Poverty Rate
29.36%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Eek is Native, with 29.87% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Eek is Native, with 29.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.77% |
| High School | 23.18% |
| Some College | 21.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 28.57% |
| Male Unemployed | 26.32% |
| Male Employed | 13.54% |
| Female Employed | 8% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,688 | $80,247 |
| Households | $48,750 | $75,144 |
| Married Families | $51,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,083 | $46,253 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.9%
Male Marriage Rate
49.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 3 | 1.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.1%
Employment Rate
28.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
98.74%
Born in Eek
99.37%
Native Born
0.63%
Foreign Born
0.63%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.37% of Eek residents were born in the United States, with 98.74% having been born in Alaska. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 363 | -4 | -1.09% |
| 2028 | 367 | -4 | -1.08% |
| 2027 | 371 | -5 | -1.33% |
| 2026 | 376 | -4 | -1.05% |
| 2025 | 380 | -4 | -1.04% |
| 2024 | 384 | -5 | -1.29% |
| 2023 | 389 | -2 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 391 | -8 | -2.01% |
| 2021 | 399 | -3 | -0.75% |
| 2020 | 402 | 86 | 27.22% |
| 2019 | 316 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 313 | 2 | 0.64% |
| 2017 | 311 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 309 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 309 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 309 | 7 | 2.32% |
| 2013 | 302 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 300 | 3 | 1.01% |
| 2011 | 297 | 5 | 1.71% |
| 2010 | 292 | 0 | 0% |