Gakona is a CDP located in Chugach Census Area Alaska. Gakona has a 2024 population of 144. Gakona is currently declining at a rate of -4% annually and its population has decreased by -29.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 203 in 2020.
The average household income in Gakona is $125,860 with a poverty rate of 13%. The median age in Gakona is 36.4 years: 36 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Gakona was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 113 | 56.5% |
| Native American | 79 | 39.5% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 2.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 1.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 73 | 2.74 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Married | 37 | 3.86 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 28 | 1.14 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 4 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 4 | 4.75 | 100 | 0 |
3.64
Average Family Size
2.74
Average Household Size
80.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 6.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 42 | 30.22% |
| Graduate Degree | 5 | 3.6% |
| High School Graduate | 36 | 25.9% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 3.6% |
| Some College | 42 | 30.22% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 82 | 38 |
| Native American | 49 | 44 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,000 | $71,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $84,063 | $84,063 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,313 | $71,625 | $40,000 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $0 | $40,000 |
$55,313
Average Earnings
$71,625
Average Male
$40,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
100% of Gakona residents speak only English, while 0% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 79 | 26 | 32.91% |
13%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.98%
Male Poverty Rate
8.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gakona is Native, with 32.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gakona is Native, with 32.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 33.33%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 100% |
| High School | 11.11% |
| Some College | 9.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.45% |
| Female Unemployed | 44.44% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,188 | $133,511 |
| Households | $90,313 | $125,860 |
| Married Families | $143,036 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,250 | $107,139 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.6%
Male Marriage Rate
59.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
13
Number of Veterans
13
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 11.11% |
| Native American | 5 | 10.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
47.6%
Employment Rate
22.5%
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
57%
Born in Gakona
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Gakona residents were born in the United States, with 57% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 144 | -6 | -4% |
| 2023 | 150 | -5 | -3.23% |
| 2022 | 155 | 15 | 10.71% |
| 2021 | 140 | -63 | -31.03% |
| 2020 | 203 | 49 | 31.82% |
| 2019 | 154 | 6 | 4.05% |
| 2018 | 148 | 33 | 28.7% |
| 2017 | 115 | -51 | -30.72% |
| 2016 | 166 | -39 | -19.02% |
| 2015 | 205 | 42 | 25.77% |
| 2014 | 163 | -34 | -17.26% |
| 2013 | 197 | -27 | -12.05% |
| 2012 | 224 | -9 | -3.86% |
| 2011 | 233 | 15 | 6.88% |
| 2010 | 218 | 0 | 0% |