Beluga, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Beluga, Alaska had a total population of 4, the 320th largest community 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
- 75.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Alaska.
Beluga Quick Facts
How Beluga 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 | 5 | 4 | -20.0% |
How Beluga 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+)
Beluga Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 | 8.6% | $336,800 |
| Kenai | 7,641 | $87,083 | 13.2% | $283,900 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 | 4.5% | $353,400 |
| Homer | 5,877 | $74,449 | 11.8% | $388,400 |
| Nikiski | 4,773 | $65,863 | 15.9% | $312,600 |
| Soldotna | 4,485 | $56,280 | 16.4% | $306,000 |
| Seward | 2,794 | $85,481 | 9.3% | $338,100 |
| Fritz Creek | 2,383 | $89,531 | 7.9% | $344,100 |
| Anchor Point | 2,243 | $63,000 | 14.4% | $241,600 |
| Ridgeway | 1,997 | $90,391 | 16.6% | $303,900 |
Cities Similar to Beluga
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ugashik | 4 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Alcan Border | 3 | N/A | N/A | 33.3% | 0.0% |
| McCarthy | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 66.7% |
| Red Devil | 3 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Lake Minchumina | 7 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.3% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 4, Beluga'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
Beluga is a small community located in Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula Borough. The total population is 4. It ranks as the 320th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
25.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Beluga. 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 Beluga, 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
The largest racial or ethnic group in Beluga is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.0% of the population.
Education
75.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Beluga in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 137% higher than the state rate of 31.7%. 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 Beluga, 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 Beluga, Alaska?
Beluga, Alaska has a population of 4 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Beluga, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Beluga — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Beluga, AK?
The ACS sample for Beluga 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 Beluga, Alaska?
Beluga's population is 75.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Beluga, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Beluga — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Beluga, Alaska?
75.0% of adults (25+) in Beluga hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.