Aniak city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Aniak city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 571. It ranks as the 116th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Aniak city is 35.3 years. This is about average than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Aniak city is $66,875. This is 25% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 69% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 7.4%. This is 29% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $237,000. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 59.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Aniak city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 6.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.9%) is well below the state average of 58.3%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (6.1% vs 3.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 7.1%.

Education

9.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 68% 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 82.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Aniak 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.