Newhalen is a city located in Lake and Peninsula Borough Alaska. Newhalen has a 2024 population of 145. Newhalen is currently declining at a rate of -3.33% annually and its population has decreased by -11.04% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 163 in 2020.
The average household income in Newhalen is $87,436 with a poverty rate of 6.12%. The median age in Newhalen is 27.5 years: 18.8 years for males, and 32.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Newhalen was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 73 | 73% |
| Two or more races | 15 | 15% |
| White | 8 | 8% |
| Other race | 4 | 4% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28 | 3.57 | 96.4 | 3.6 |
| Married | 16 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 7 | 4.14 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 4 | 3.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 1 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
3.26
Average Family Size
3.57
Average Household Size
96.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2 | 3.85% |
| Associates Degree | 2 | 3.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 17.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 20 | 38.46% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 19 | 36.54% |
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 | 37 | 35 | 3 |
| White | 8 | 8 | 4 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 66.67%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.88% of Newhalen residents speak only English, while 4.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 4.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 71 | 6 | 8.45% |
6.12%
Overall Poverty Rate
6%
Male Poverty Rate
6.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Newhalen is Native, with 8.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Newhalen is Native, with 8.45% 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 8.33%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 12% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $62,813 | $82,644 |
| Households | $56,250 | $87,436 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
78.8%
Labor Force Participation
65.2%
Employment Rate
10.4%
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
90%
Born in Newhalen
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Newhalen residents were born in the United States, with 90% 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 | 123 | -5 | -3.91% |
| 2028 | 128 | -4 | -3.03% |
| 2027 | 132 | -4 | -2.94% |
| 2026 | 136 | -5 | -3.55% |
| 2025 | 141 | -4 | -2.76% |
| 2024 | 145 | -5 | -3.33% |
| 2023 | 150 | -5 | -3.23% |
| 2022 | 155 | -5 | -3.13% |
| 2021 | 160 | -3 | -1.84% |
| 2020 | 163 | -23 | -12.37% |
| 2019 | 186 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 186 | -2 | -1.06% |
| 2017 | 188 | 1 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 187 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 187 | -3 | -1.58% |
| 2014 | 190 | -3 | -1.55% |
| 2013 | 193 | 2 | 1.05% |
| 2012 | 191 | -1 | -0.52% |
| 2011 | 192 | 1 | 0.52% |
| 2010 | 191 | 0 | 0% |