Naknek is a CDP located in Bristol Bay Borough Alaska. Naknek has a 2024 population of 397. It is also the county seat of Bristol Bay Borough. Naknek is currently declining at a rate of -2.7% annually but its population has increased by 7.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 370 in 2020.
The average household income in Naknek is $110,706 with a poverty rate of 14.22%. The median age in Naknek is 32.6 years: 29 years for males, and 40.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Naknek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 43.78% |
| Native American | 148 | 35.41% |
| Two or more races | 44 | 10.53% |
| Asian | 27 | 6.46% |
| Other race | 11 | 2.63% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 1.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 132 | 2.44 | 54.5 | 45.5 |
| Married | 59 | 3.08 | 74.6 | 25.4 |
| Non Family | 52 | 1.62 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Female | 13 | 2.77 | 38.5 | 61.5 |
| Male | 8 | 2.5 | 25 | 75 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.44
Average Household Size
54.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 4.05% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 5.3% |
| Bachelors Degree | 69 | 21.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 12 | 3.74% |
| High School Graduate | 101 | 31.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8 | 2.49% |
| Some College | 101 | 31.46% |
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 | 153 | 153 | 67 |
| Native American | 114 | 103 | 12 |
| Asian | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 2 |
| Hispanic | 15 | 5 | 2 |
| Other Race | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 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 white people with a rate of 43.79%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,250 | $40,000 | $93,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,196 | $29,107 | $36,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $53,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,269 | $53,977 | $45,625 |
| Some College | $56,019 | $56,250 | $48,750 |
$53,269
Average Earnings
$53,977
Average Male
$45,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.2% of Naknek residents speak only English, while 20.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.77% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 183 | 44 | 24.04% |
| Native | 145 | 12 | 8.28% |
| Multiple | 44 | 3 | 6.82% |
14.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Naknek is White, with 24.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Naknek is Multiple, with 6.82% 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 10%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.86%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 43.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.52% |
| High School | 6.93% |
| Some College | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 5.26% |
| Male Employed | 2.44% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,750 | $117,506 |
| Households | $88,333 | $110,706 |
| Married Families | $87,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $66,250 | $97,644 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
46.4%
Male Marriage Rate
54.4%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
18
Number of Veterans
16
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 65 to 74 | 3 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 6.45% |
| Native American | 6 | 4.72% |
| Islander | 2 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.56%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.89%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.5%
Labor Force Participation
56.4%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
56.22%
Born in Naknek
83.73%
Native Born
16.27%
Foreign Born
9.33%
Non Citizen
6.94%
Naturalized
83.73% of Naknek residents were born in the United States, with 56.22% having been born in Alaska. 9.33% 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 | 397 | -11 | -2.7% |
| 2023 | 408 | -10 | -2.39% |
| 2022 | 418 | 24 | 6.09% |
| 2021 | 394 | 24 | 6.49% |
| 2020 | 370 | -98 | -20.94% |
| 2019 | 468 | 4 | 0.86% |
| 2018 | 464 | -45 | -8.84% |
| 2017 | 509 | -35 | -6.43% |
| 2016 | 544 | -23 | -4.06% |
| 2015 | 567 | -33 | -5.5% |
| 2014 | 600 | 0 | 0% |
| 2013 | 600 | 22 | 3.81% |
| 2012 | 578 | -8 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 586 | 42 | 7.72% |
| 2010 | 544 | 0 | 0% |