False Pass, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, False Pass, Alaska had a total population of 151, the 205th 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
False Pass Quick Facts
How False Pass 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 | 95 | 151 | +58.9% |
How False Pass 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+)
False Pass Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Aleutians East Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| King Cove | 1,352 | $61,645 | 10.6% | $99,800 |
| Sand Point | 1,064 | $81,563 | 14.8% | $189,100 |
| Akutan | 694 | $35,833 | 20.2% | $93,300 |
| Cold Bay | 145 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Nelson Lagoon | 78 | $77,917 | 21.8% | $205,800 |
Cities Similar to False Pass
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Port Lions | 150 | $46,250 | $161,500 | 8.6% | 20.7% |
| Nelchina | 149 | N/A | N/A | 13.4% | 0.0% |
| Tanacross | 155 | $53,125 | $85,000 | 3.7% | 40.6% |
| Shungnak | 147 | $78,750 | N/A | 0.0% | 24.5% |
| Cold Bay | 145 | N/A | N/A | 36.6% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 151, False Pass'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
False Pass is a small community located in Alaska, within Aleutians East Borough. The total population is 151. It ranks as the 205th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in False Pass is 32.8 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in False Pass. 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 False Pass, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 46.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 31% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in False Pass is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 6.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (6.0%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (55.0% vs 7.3%).
Education
15.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 60.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for False Pass, 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 False Pass, Alaska?
False Pass, Alaska has a population of 151 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in False Pass, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for False Pass — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in False Pass, AK?
The ACS sample for False Pass 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 False Pass, Alaska?
False Pass's population is 6.0% White, 0.0% Black, 55.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in False Pass, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for False Pass — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is False Pass, Alaska?
15.4% of adults (25+) in False Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.9% hold a graduate or professional degree.