Glennallen, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 450, Glennallen'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

Glennallen is a small community located in Alaska, within Copper River Census Area. The total population is 450. It ranks as the 136th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Glennallen is 36.3 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, Glennallen has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Glennallen is $89,609. This is 3% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 11% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 3.3%. This is 67% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Glennallen, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $226,800. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Glennallen is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 40.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Glennallen is White (non-Hispanic), making up 47.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 6.4%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 2.9%.

Education

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 41% 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 91.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Glennallen, 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.