Emmonak, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 966, Emmonak'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

Emmonak is a small community located in Alaska, within Kusilvak Census Area. The total population is 966. It ranks as the 74th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Emmonak is 28.0 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 36.3% of the population under 18, Emmonak has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Emmonak is $57,764. This is 38% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 17.9%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 7.5%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $112,200. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Emmonak is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Emmonak is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (8.1% vs 2.9%).

Education

17.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% 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 82.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Emmonak, 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.