Lower Kalskag is a city located in Bethel Census Area Alaska. Lower Kalskag has a 2024 population of 266. Lower Kalskag is currently declining at a rate of -1.12% annually and its population has decreased by -4.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 278 in 2020.
The average household income in Lower Kalskag is $51,383 with a poverty rate of 43.7%. The median age in Lower Kalskag is 26.9 years: 19 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lower Kalskag was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 249 | 95.4% |
| White | 8 | 3.07% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.53% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 59 | 4.42 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
| Female | 22 | 4.86 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 17 | 6.65 | 82.4 | 17.6 |
| Non Family | 11 | 1.36 | 72.7 | 27.3 |
| Male | 9 | 2.89 | 77.8 | 22.2 |
4.56
Average Family Size
4.42
Average Household Size
79.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 23 | 17.16% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 4.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 82 | 61.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 6 | 4.48% |
| Some College | 17 | 12.69% |
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 | 128 | 99 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 4.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $22,500 | $34,063 | $13,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $3,750 | $0 | $3,958 |
| Overall | $18,542 | $22,188 | $9,167 |
| Some College | $18,125 | $15,000 | $18,750 |
$18,542
Average Earnings
$22,188
Average Male
$9,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
76.44% of Lower Kalskag residents speak only English, while 23.56% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 23.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 242 | 107 | 44.21% |
| Multiple | 4 | 4 | 100% |
43.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.75%
Male Poverty Rate
54.87%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lower Kalskag is Multiple, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lower Kalskag is Native, with 44.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 31.58%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.52%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 50% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 48.28% |
| High School | 36.59% |
| Some College | 5.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 62.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Female Employed | 27.59% |
| Male Employed | 11.11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $38,750 | $50,188 |
| Households | $33,125 | $51,383 |
| Married Families | $51,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,125 | $20,655 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.1%
Male Marriage Rate
30.4%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
4
Number of Veterans
4
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4 | 2.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
25%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.1%
Labor Force Participation
41.9%
Employment Rate
27.8%
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
97.7%
Born in Lower Kalskag
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Lower Kalskag residents were born in the United States, with 97.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 251 | -3 | -1.18% |
| 2028 | 254 | -3 | -1.17% |
| 2027 | 257 | -3 | -1.15% |
| 2026 | 260 | -3 | -1.14% |
| 2025 | 263 | -3 | -1.13% |
| 2024 | 266 | -3 | -1.12% |
| 2023 | 269 | -1 | -0.37% |
| 2022 | 270 | -6 | -2.17% |
| 2021 | 276 | -2 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 278 | -37 | -11.75% |
| 2019 | 315 | 3 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 312 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2017 | 310 | 2 | 0.65% |
| 2016 | 308 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 308 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 308 | 8 | 2.67% |
| 2013 | 300 | 2 | 0.67% |
| 2012 | 298 | 3 | 1.02% |
| 2011 | 295 | 5 | 1.72% |
| 2010 | 290 | 0 | 0% |