Dillingham Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has a population of 4,724, the 19th most populous county in Alaska. The median household income is $78,533 and the median home value is $159,000. The poverty rate is 19.5%.

Dillingham Census Area Quick Facts

Population 4,724

Median Household Income $78,53390% MOE ±$6,466

Median Home Value $159,00090% MOE ±$36,031

Poverty Rate 19.5%90% MOE ±2.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 10.5%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Median Age 31.7 years90% MOE ±1.2 years

Homeownership Rate 61.4%90% MOE ±6.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 18.9%90% MOE ±7.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 88.9%

Cities/Places 10

Population 4,724 19th of 30

Median Income $78,533 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 19.5%

Unemployment 10.5%

How Dillingham Census Area Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	4,961	4,724	-4.8%
Median household income	$70,025	$78,533	No clear change (+12.2%)
Median home value¹	$225,835	$159,000	-29.6%
Median gross rent	$1,255	$1,105	No clear change (-12.0%)

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Dillingham Census Area

$78,533

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dillingham Census Area

$159,000

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 18.5%

$50K-$100K 28.2%

$100K+ 38.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

4.0%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

3.3%

$30K-$35K

4.3%

$35K-$40K

4.3%

$40K-$45K

2.6%

$45K-$50K

4.0%

$50K-$60K

5.5%

$60K-$75K

9.3%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

13.3%

$125K-$150K

7.1%

$150K-$200K

6.7%

$200K+

11.0%

Employment

10.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

60.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 61.4%

Renter 38.6%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,105/mo 16.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.9%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

20.5%

55-74

21.0%

75+

3.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 63 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dillingham Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dillingham	2,109	$101,200	11.1%	$307,900
Togiak	963	$57,083	33.6%	$95,000
Manokotak	679	$50,625	25.0%	$86,700
New Stuyahok	474	$66,250	15.7%	$82,500
Koliganek	193	$73,438	18.6%	$122,900
Aleknagik	92	$75,417	21.7%	$40,000
Twin Hills	87	$46,250	47.1%	$37,500
Ekwok	36	N/A	0.0%	$108,900
Clark's Point	25	N/A	52.0%	N/A
Portage Creek	1	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Dillingham Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 4,724. It is the 19th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dillingham Census Area is 31.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 30.9% of the population under 18, Dillingham Census Area has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dillingham Census Area is $78,533. This is 15% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 19.5%. This is 92% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 10.5%. This is 80% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $159,000. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Dillingham Census Area is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 61.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Dillingham Census Area is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (14.3%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Asian population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

18.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 40% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dillingham Census Area come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

Dillingham Census Area has a population of 4,724, making it the 19th most populous county in Alaska.

What is the median income in Dillingham Census Area?

The median household income in Dillingham Census Area is $78,533 with a poverty rate of 19.5%.

How many cities are in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?

Dillingham Census Area contains 10 Census-designated places.