Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bristol Bay Borough is located in Alaska with a total population of 878. It is the 29th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bristol Bay Borough is 39.3 years. This is 10% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bristol Bay Borough is $100,625. This is 13% higher than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 5% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 4.0%. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $269,800. Housing costs are 19% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Bristol Bay Borough is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Bristol Bay Borough is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 8.3%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 3.0%.

Education

25.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 95.0%.