Nenana is a city located in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area Alaska. Nenana has a 2024 population of 339. Nenana is currently declining at a rate of -1.17% annually and its population has decreased by -4.51% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 355 in 2020.
The average household income in Nenana is $69,457 with a poverty rate of 24.86%. The median age in Nenana is 31.5 years: 31.8 years for males, and 31.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Nenana was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 262 | 49.72% |
| Native American | 204 | 38.71% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 11.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 254 | 2.07 | 53.5 | 46.5 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.38 | 41.4 | 58.6 |
| Married | 58 | 2.47 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 49 | 2.84 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
| Male | 36 | 2.56 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
2.5
Average Family Size
2.07
Average Household Size
53.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 10 | 3.31% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 9.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 10.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 3 | 0.99% |
| High School Graduate | 97 | 32.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5 | 1.66% |
| Some College | 126 | 41.72% |
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 | 162 | 159 | 33 |
| Native American | 111 | 101 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 27 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 18 | 18 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,646 | $0 | $48,594 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,813 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,417 | $0 | $39,286 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $45,278 |
$40,417
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$39,286
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.69% of Nenana residents speak only English, while 16.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 12.5% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 258 | 74 | 28.68% |
| Multiple | 61 | 40 | 65.57% |
| Native | 204 | 16 | 7.84% |
24.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.22%
Male Poverty Rate
25.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Nenana is Multiple, with 65.57% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Nenana is Native, with 7.84% 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 30.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 34.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.33% |
| Some College | 27.74% |
| High School | 24.74% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 23.89% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.15% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,893 | $80,495 |
| Households | $51,250 | $69,457 |
| Married Families | $130,595 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,219 | $51,149 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.0%
Male Marriage Rate
27.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
40
Number of Veterans
29
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33 | 20.37% |
| Native American | 7 | 4.07% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58%
Labor Force Participation
56.9%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
63.57%
Born in Nenana
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Nenana residents were born in the United States, with 63.57% 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 | 319 | -4 | -1.24% |
| 2028 | 323 | -4 | -1.22% |
| 2027 | 327 | -4 | -1.21% |
| 2026 | 331 | -4 | -1.19% |
| 2025 | 335 | -4 | -1.18% |
| 2024 | 339 | -4 | -1.17% |
| 2023 | 343 | -2 | -0.58% |
| 2022 | 345 | -8 | -2.27% |
| 2021 | 353 | -2 | -0.56% |
| 2020 | 355 | 0 | 0% |
| 2019 | 355 | -8 | -2.2% |
| 2018 | 363 | -3 | -0.82% |
| 2017 | 366 | 2 | 0.55% |
| 2016 | 364 | -5 | -1.36% |
| 2015 | 369 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 369 | -8 | -2.12% |
| 2013 | 377 | -4 | -1.05% |
| 2012 | 381 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2011 | 379 | 2 | 0.53% |
| 2010 | 377 | 0 | 0% |