Atka, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Atka, Alaska had a total population of 15, the 309th largest city in Alaska. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Atka Quick Facts
How Atka Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 26 | 15 | -42.3% |
How Atka Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Atka Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Aleutians West Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unalaska | 4,556 | $131,964 | 9.6% | $462,400 |
| St. Paul | 378 | $158,438 | 25.1% | $95,000 |
| Eareckson Station | 129 | N/A | 4.7% | N/A |
| Adak | 73 | $250,000+ | 0.0% | $139,100 |
| St. George | 70 | N/A | 70.0% | $95,000 |
| Attu Station | 13 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Nikolski | 1 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Atka
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Covenant Life | 15 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Takotna | 15 | $66,000 | N/A | 13.3% | 20.0% |
| Bettles | 16 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Port Clarence | 16 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Hyder | 14 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 15, Atka's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Atka is a small community located in Alaska, within Aleutians West Census Area. The total population is 15. It ranks as the 309th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Atka is 30.8 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Atka. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Atka, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Atka, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 326 Census-designated places in Alaska. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Atka, Alaska?
Atka, Alaska has a population of 15 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Atka, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Atka — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Atka, AK?
The ACS sample for Atka recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Atka, Alaska?
Atka's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Atka, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Atka — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Atka, Alaska?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Atka hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.