Bettles, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bettles, Alaska had a total population of 16, the 307th 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
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Alaska.
Bettles Quick Facts
How Bettles 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
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 63 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Bettles Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Yukon | 656 | $42,022 | 15.9% | $168,200 |
| Galena | 611 | $87,875 | 10.3% | $107,000 |
| Nenana | 479 | $57,446 | 21.7% | $90,600 |
| Tanana | 334 | $83,036 | 11.7% | $67,100 |
| McGrath | 255 | $59,063 | 5.9% | $112,500 |
| Nulato | 255 | $53,021 | 11.4% | $102,700 |
| Ruby | 237 | N/A | 3.4% | $205,000 |
| Minto | 214 | N/A | 7.9% | $32,700 |
| Coldfoot | 211 | N/A | 25.1% | N/A |
| Holy Cross | 205 | N/A | 11.2% | $53,000 |
Cities Similar to Bettles
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Clarence | 16 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Beaver | 17 | N/A | $33,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Crooked Creek | 17 | $58,750 | N/A | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Evansville | 17 | $128,194 | N/A | 35.3% | 0.0% |
| Paxson | 17 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 16, Bettles'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
Bettles is a small community located in Alaska, within Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The total population is 16. It ranks as the 307th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bettles is 36.8 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Bettles. 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 Bettles, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Bettles was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Bettles is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.3% of the population. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (56.3% vs 7.3%).
Education
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Bettles in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 216% 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 Bettles, 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 Bettles, Alaska?
Bettles, Alaska has a population of 16 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bettles, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Bettles — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bettles, AK?
The ACS sample for Bettles 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 Bettles, Alaska?
Bettles's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 56.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bettles, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bettles — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bettles, Alaska?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Bettles hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.