Unalakleet is a city located in Nome Census Area Alaska. Unalakleet has a 2024 population of 732. Unalakleet is currently declining at a rate of -1.21% annually and its population has decreased by -4.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 766 in 2020.
The average household income in Unalakleet is $105,787 with a poverty rate of 12.75%. The median age in Unalakleet is 38.7 years: 37.5 years for males, and 40 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Unalakleet was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 558 | 69.75% |
| White | 200 | 25% |
| Two or more races | 38 | 4.75% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.5% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 190 | 2.94 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Married | 97 | 3.23 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
| Non Family | 38 | 1.21 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 31 | 3.58 | 51.6 | 48.4 |
| Female | 24 | 3.71 | 58.3 | 41.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
56.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 13 | 2.47% |
| Associates Degree | 13 | 2.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 32 | 6.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 199 | 37.83% |
| High School Graduate | 148 | 28.14% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15 | 2.85% |
| Some College | 106 | 20.15% |
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 | 365 | 337 | 93 |
| White | 150 | 150 | 134 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Asian | 4 | 4 | 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 white people with a rate of 89.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $69,167 | $0 | $76,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $97,037 | $97,407 | $93,000 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $33,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $68,986 | $68,708 | $70,250 |
| Some College | $57,917 | $50,000 | $80,417 |
$68,986
Average Earnings
$68,708
Average Male
$70,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
81.84% of Unalakleet residents speak only English, while 18.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 9.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 529 | 68 | 12.85% |
| White | 200 | 27 | 13.5% |
12.75%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.15%
Male Poverty Rate
17.24%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Unalakleet is White, with 13.5% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Unalakleet is Native, with 12.85% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.37%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 25% |
| Some College | 14.29% |
| High School | 12.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.69% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 29.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 16.67% |
| Female Employed | 15.49% |
| Male Employed | 1.79% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,500 | $114,851 |
| Households | $86,250 | $105,787 |
| Married Families | $142,917 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,250 | $44,147 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.3%
Male Marriage Rate
51.4%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
60
Number of Veterans
57
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 20 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 30 | 19.48% |
| Native American | 30 | 7.21% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
72.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
80.13%
Born in Unalakleet
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
99.5% of Unalakleet residents were born in the United States, with 80.13% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 690 | -9 | -1.29% |
| 2028 | 699 | -8 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 707 | -8 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 715 | -9 | -1.24% |
| 2025 | 724 | -8 | -1.09% |
| 2024 | 732 | -9 | -1.21% |
| 2023 | 741 | -1 | -0.13% |
| 2022 | 742 | -12 | -1.59% |
| 2021 | 754 | -12 | -1.57% |
| 2020 | 766 | 69 | 9.9% |
| 2019 | 697 | -2 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 699 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2017 | 697 | 6 | 0.87% |
| 2016 | 691 | 3 | 0.44% |
| 2015 | 688 | 4 | 0.58% |
| 2014 | 684 | -7 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 691 | -5 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 696 | 2 | 0.29% |
| 2011 | 694 | 19 | 2.81% |
| 2010 | 675 | 0 | 0% |