Tununak is a CDP located in Bethel Census Area Alaska. Tununak has a 2024 population of 470. Tununak is currently growing at a rate of 2.17% annually and its population has increased by 39.05% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 338 in 2020.
The average household income in Tununak is $60,612 with a poverty rate of 34.67%. The median age in Tununak is 23.7 years: 23.6 years for males, and 24 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tununak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 424 | 94.22% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 4.89% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.89% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
White
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 81 | 5.56 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 29 | 7.86 | 75.9 | 24.1 |
| Male | 27 | 3.7 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Female | 22 | 5.36 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Non Family | 3 | 1.33 | 0 | 100 |
5.47
Average Family Size
5.56
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 9.09% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 3.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.91% |
| High School Graduate | 113 | 54.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 4.31% |
| Some College | 56 | 26.79% |
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 | 192 | 169 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $12,045 | $15,000 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $24,375 | $0 |
| Overall | $15,962 | $17,250 | $11,071 |
| Some College | $19,583 | $21,250 | $0 |
$15,962
Average Earnings
$17,250
Average Male
$11,071
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
20.05% of Tununak residents speak only English, while 79.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 78.1% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 424 | 154 | 36.32% |
| Multiple | 22 | 2 | 9.09% |
34.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
39.39%
Male Poverty Rate
27.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tununak is Native, with 36.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tununak is Multiple, with 9.09% 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 34.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 37.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 32.14% |
| Some College | 12.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 55% |
| Male Unemployed | 40.91% |
| Male Employed | 30% |
| Female Employed | 17.54% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $37,500 | $58,765 |
| Households | $38,750 | $60,612 |
| Married Families | $62,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
25.2%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
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
7
Number of Veterans
7
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Second Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 35 to 54 | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 7 | 2.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
42.86%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.86%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
47.7%
Employment Rate
31.8%
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
99.11%
Born in Tununak
99.11%
Native Born
0.89%
Foreign Born
0.89%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.11% of Tununak residents were born in the United States, with 99.11% having been born in Alaska. 0.89% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 470 | 10 | 2.17% |
| 2023 | 460 | 10 | 2.22% |
| 2022 | 450 | 141 | 45.63% |
| 2021 | 309 | -29 | -8.58% |
| 2020 | 338 | -63 | -15.71% |
| 2019 | 401 | 62 | 18.29% |
| 2018 | 339 | 38 | 12.62% |
| 2017 | 301 | -14 | -4.44% |
| 2016 | 315 | 21 | 7.14% |
| 2015 | 294 | -3 | -1.01% |
| 2014 | 297 | 20 | 7.22% |
| 2013 | 277 | -35 | -11.22% |
| 2012 | 312 | -55 | -14.99% |
| 2011 | 367 | 40 | 12.23% |
| 2010 | 327 | 0 | 0% |