Kwethluk is a city located in Bethel Census Area Alaska. Kwethluk has a 2024 population of 772. Kwethluk is currently declining at a rate of -1.28% annually and its population has decreased by -4.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 810 in 2020.
The average household income in Kwethluk is $58,537 with a poverty rate of 42.34%. The median age in Kwethluk is 24.7 years: 26.5 years for males, and 24.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kwethluk was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 538 | 95.9% |
| Two or more races | 9 | 1.6% |
| White | 8 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 6 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 116 | 4.84 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Married | 39 | 6.54 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Female | 34 | 5.44 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Male | 23 | 4.26 | 69.6 | 30.4 |
| Non Family | 20 | 1.15 | 60 | 40 |
5.28
Average Family Size
4.84
Average Household Size
69.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 59 | 21.3% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11 | 3.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 3.61% |
| High School Graduate | 131 | 47.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25 | 9.03% |
| Some College | 40 | 14.44% |
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 | 262 | 182 | 15 |
| White | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $88,333 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $87,083 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $24,167 | $24,375 | $24,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $25,833 | $20,000 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,625 | $25,833 | $28,125 |
| Some College | $25,417 | $23,750 | $26,667 |
$27,625
Average Earnings
$25,833
Average Male
$28,125
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
37.96% of Kwethluk residents speak only English, while 62.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 60.82% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 532 | 229 | 43.05% |
| Asian | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
| White | 8 | 2 | 25% |
42.34%
Overall Poverty Rate
42.38%
Male Poverty Rate
42.29%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kwethluk is Asian, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kwethluk is White, with 25% 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 35.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.28%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 54.76% |
| Some College | 46.34% |
| High School | 32.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Unemployed | 42.11% |
| Female Employed | 23.08% |
| Male Employed | 22.97% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,667 | $62,878 |
| Households | $43,750 | $58,537 |
| Married Families | $86,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $16,910 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.3%
Male Marriage Rate
21.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
18
Number of Veterans
18
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 15 | 4.63% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
38.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
33.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.1%
Labor Force Participation
40.6%
Employment Rate
15.6%
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
97.33%
Born in Kwethluk
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.71%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
98.93% of Kwethluk residents were born in the United States, with 97.33% having been born in Alaska. 0.71% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 725 | -10 | -1.36% |
| 2028 | 735 | -9 | -1.21% |
| 2027 | 744 | -9 | -1.2% |
| 2026 | 753 | -10 | -1.31% |
| 2025 | 763 | -9 | -1.17% |
| 2024 | 772 | -10 | -1.28% |
| 2023 | 782 | -3 | -0.38% |
| 2022 | 785 | -17 | -2.12% |
| 2021 | 802 | -8 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 810 | 45 | 5.88% |
| 2019 | 765 | 8 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 757 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 2017 | 752 | 4 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 748 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 748 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 748 | 2 | 0.27% |
| 2013 | 746 | 6 | 0.81% |
| 2012 | 740 | 4 | 0.54% |
| 2011 | 736 | 13 | 1.8% |
| 2010 | 723 | 0 | 0% |