Crooked Creek, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Crooked Creek, Alaska had a total population of 17, the 303rd largest community in Alaska, with a median household income of $58,750, which is 37% lower than the state average. 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
- Household income is 37% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 9.1% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 72.7% is notably above the national average.
Crooked Creek Quick Facts
How Crooked Creek 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 | 18 | 17 | -5.6% |
How Crooked Creek Compares
Median Household Income
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Household Income Distribution
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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+)
Crooked Creek Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Bethel Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 6,312 | $117,255 | 11.6% | $360,200 |
| Quinhagak | 1,311 | $50,208 | 36.5% | $94,400 |
| Kwethluk | 975 | $51,917 | 30.9% | $86,700 |
| Toksook Bay | 833 | $57,083 | 28.8% | $66,200 |
| Akiachak | 736 | $30,000 | 51.6% | $137,500 |
| Kipnuk | 706 | $45,250 | 48.3% | $51,000 |
| Kasigluk | 698 | $60,833 | 50.2% | $63,500 |
| Chefornak | 620 | $51,818 | 25.3% | $125,000 |
| Nunapitchuk | 618 | $43,438 | 32.0% | $90,700 |
| Aniak | 585 | $93,542 | 13.6% | $265,600 |
Cities Similar to Crooked Creek
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | 17 | N/A | $33,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Paxson | 17 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Whitestone | 18 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Bettles | 16 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Port Clarence | 16 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
A note before these figures: with a population of 17, Crooked Creek'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
Crooked Creek is a small community located in Alaska, within Bethel Census Area. The total population is 17. It ranks as the 303rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Crooked Creek is 27.8 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Crooked Creek is $58,750. This is 37% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Crooked Creek. 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 unemployment rate is 72.7%. This is 1143% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 63% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Crooked Creek is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.
Education
9.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 71% lower 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 Crooked Creek, 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 Crooked Creek, Alaska?
Crooked Creek, Alaska has a population of 17 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Crooked Creek, AK?
The median household income in Crooked Creek is $58,750, which is 27% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Crooked Creek, AK?
The ACS sample for Crooked Creek 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 Crooked Creek, Alaska?
Crooked Creek's population is 5.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Crooked Creek, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Crooked Creek — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Crooked Creek, Alaska?
9.1% of adults (25+) in Crooked Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.