Tyonek is a CDP located in Kenai Peninsula Borough Alaska. Tyonek has a 2024 population of 286. Tyonek is currently growing at a rate of 2.88% annually but its population has decreased by -31.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 415 in 2020.
The average household income in Tyonek is $70,884 with a poverty rate of 16.49%. The median age in Tyonek is 29.6 years: 29.1 years for males, and 37.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tyonek was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 200 | 68.73% |
| Two or more races | 47 | 16.15% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 6.87% |
| Other race | 16 | 5.5% |
| White | 8 | 2.75% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
White
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 93 | 3.13 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Non Family | 38 | 1.05 | 55.3 | 44.7 |
| Married | 28 | 3.71 | 89.3 | 10.7 |
| Female | 24 | 5.88 | 33.3 | 66.7 |
| Male | 3 | 2 | 100 | 0 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
61.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3 | 1.84% |
| Associates Degree | 9 | 5.52% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3 | 1.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 5.52% |
| High School Graduate | 95 | 58.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 44 | 26.99% |
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 | 122 | 119 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 12 | 12 | 7 |
| Other Race | 9 | 9 | 4 |
| Islander | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| White | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $93,125 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $33,125 | $41,250 | $20,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,833 | $51,250 | $37,857 |
| Some College | $45,833 | $53,500 | $38,500 |
$40,833
Average Earnings
$51,250
Average Male
$37,857
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.21% of Tyonek residents speak only English, while 9.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.99% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 200 | 30 | 15% |
| Islander | 20 | 9 | 45% |
| Multiple | 47 | 9 | 19.15% |
16.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.84%
Male Poverty Rate
19.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tyonek is Islander, with 45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tyonek is Native, with 15% 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 16.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 22.64% |
| High School | 20% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 12% |
| Male Employed | 2.17% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $66,875 | $84,893 |
| Households | $57,917 | $70,884 |
| Married Families | $93,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $40,055 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
24.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
19.9%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
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
19
Number of Veterans
19
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 5 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Islander | 9 | 100% |
| White | 5 | 62.5% |
| Native American | 5 | 2.96% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
63.16%
Veteran Poverty Rate
47.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
77.5%
Labor Force Participation
58.2%
Employment Rate
20.2%
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
86.25%
Born in Tyonek
96.22%
Native Born
3.78%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
3.78%
Naturalized
96.22% of Tyonek residents were born in the United States, with 86.25% 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 Oceania.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 286 | 8 | 2.88% |
| 2023 | 278 | 8 | 2.96% |
| 2022 | 270 | -61 | -18.43% |
| 2021 | 331 | -84 | -20.24% |
| 2020 | 415 | 16 | 4.01% |
| 2019 | 399 | 55 | 15.99% |
| 2018 | 344 | 18 | 5.52% |
| 2017 | 326 | 33 | 11.26% |
| 2016 | 293 | 79 | 36.92% |
| 2015 | 214 | -12 | -5.31% |
| 2014 | 226 | -18 | -7.38% |
| 2013 | 244 | -47 | -16.15% |
| 2012 | 291 | 37 | 14.57% |
| 2011 | 254 | 83 | 48.54% |
| 2010 | 171 | 0 | 0% |