Adak city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Adak city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 141. It ranks as the 212th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Adak city is 53.6 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 2.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Adak city is $50,000. This is 44% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 5% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $78,000. Housing costs are 77% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Adak city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 14.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 78% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Adak city is White (non-Hispanic), making up 56.7% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 17.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (17.0% vs 3.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (3.5%) is well below the state average of 7.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (11.3% vs 6.3%).

Education

9.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Adak city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.