Mentasta Lake is a CDP located in Copper River Census Area Alaska. Mentasta Lake has a 2024 population of 174. Mentasta Lake is currently growing at a rate of 2.96% annually but its population has decreased by -34.59% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 266 in 2020.
The average household income in Mentasta Lake is $47,765 with a poverty rate of 33.94%. The median age in Mentasta Lake is 26.7 years: 31.5 years for males, and 19.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mentasta Lake was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 129 | 78.18% |
| White | 36 | 21.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 65 | 2.54 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Non Family | 24 | 0 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 19 | 2.89 | 84.2 | 15.8 |
| Female | 13 | 4.92 | 23.1 | 76.9 |
| Male | 9 | 2.44 | 100 | 0 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
69.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5 | 5.43% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 9.78% |
| High School Graduate | 59 | 64.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2 | 2.17% |
| Some College | 17 | 18.48% |
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 | 56 | 49 | 0 |
| White | 36 | 36 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,583 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$29,583
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$33,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.66% of Mentasta Lake residents speak only English, while 1.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 129 | 56 | 43.41% |
33.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.51%
Male Poverty Rate
46.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mentasta Lake is Native, with 43.41% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mentasta Lake is Native, with 43.41% 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 34.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.03%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 71.43% |
| High School | 10.17% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 21.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $63,695 |
| Households | - | $47,765 |
| Married Families | $125,804 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $22,692 | $20,550 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.1%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
17
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 17 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13 | 36.11% |
| Native American | 4 | 5.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.5%
Labor Force Participation
44.5%
Employment Rate
0%
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
78.18%
Born in Mentasta Lake
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mentasta Lake residents were born in the United States, with 78.18% 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 | 174 | 5 | 2.96% |
| 2023 | 169 | 4 | 2.42% |
| 2022 | 165 | -16 | -8.84% |
| 2021 | 181 | -85 | -31.95% |
| 2020 | 266 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 266 | 61 | 29.76% |
| 2018 | 205 | 7 | 3.54% |
| 2017 | 198 | 17 | 9.39% |
| 2016 | 181 | 24 | 15.29% |
| 2015 | 157 | -74 | -32.03% |
| 2014 | 231 | 40 | 20.94% |
| 2013 | 191 | 33 | 20.89% |
| 2012 | 158 | -15 | -8.67% |
| 2011 | 173 | 61 | 54.46% |
| 2010 | 112 | 0 | 0% |