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 $121,429 with a poverty rate of 13.19%. The median age in Naknek is 40.7 years: 46.8 years for males, and 33 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Naknek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 51.31% |
| Native American | 112 | 24.45% |
| Two or more races | 62 | 13.54% |
| Asian | 31 | 6.77% |
| Other race | 15 | 3.28% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.66% |
| 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 | 125 | 2.39 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Married | 56 | 2.79 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Non Family | 45 | 1.51 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Female | 19 | 3 | 63.2 | 36.8 |
| Male | 5 | 3.6 | 60 | 40 |
2.76
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
58.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 3.87% |
| Associates Degree | 15 | 4.14% |
| Bachelors Degree | 73 | 20.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 2.76% |
| High School Graduate | 128 | 35.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 112 | 30.94% |
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 | 208 | 208 | 68 |
| Native American | 83 | 70 | 11 |
| Asian | 31 | 31 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 25 | 25 | 4 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 6 | 2 |
| Other Race | 14 | 3 | 0 |
| Islander | 1 | 1 | 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 32.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,750 | $68,125 | $100,000 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $56,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $0 | $0 | $48,750 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $49,583 |
$0
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$48,750
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.64% of Naknek residents speak only English, while 19.36% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.74% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 235 | 49 | 20.85% |
| Native | 109 | 8 | 7.34% |
| Multiple | 62 | 3 | 4.84% |
13.19%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.6%
Male Poverty Rate
10%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Naknek is White, with 20.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Naknek is Multiple, with 4.84% 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 4.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 48.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 8.33% |
| Some College | 2.36% |
| High School | 2.34% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 33.33% |
| Female Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Employed | 0.6% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,500 | $132,220 |
| Households | $91,875 | $121,429 |
| Married Families | $93,333 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $75,625 | $98,389 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.7%
Male Marriage Rate
52.3%
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
21
Number of Veterans
17
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 65 to 74 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9 | 4.29% |
| Native American | 5 | 5.49% |
| Asian | 3 | 9.68% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 8.82% |
| Islander | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.5%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
47.38%
Born in Naknek
84.28%
Native Born
15.72%
Foreign Born
9.17%
Non Citizen
6.55%
Naturalized
84.28% of Naknek residents were born in the United States, with 47.38% having been born in Alaska. 9.17% 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% |