Grayling, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Grayling, Alaska Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Grayling, Alaska had a total population of 173, the 195th largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $46,250, which is 50% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 31.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 50% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (31.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 5.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x.
Unemployment rate of 15.1% is notably above the national average.

Grayling Quick Facts

Population 173

Median Household Income $46,250

Median Home Value $114,300

Poverty Rate 31.2%

Unemployment Rate 15.1%

Median Age 38.4 years

Homeownership Rate 70.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 5.0%

High School Graduation Rate 71.1%

Diversity Index 10/100

Population 173 195th of 326

Median Income $46,250 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 31.2% 151% higher than national

Median Home Value $114,300 below average

How Grayling 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	171	173	+1.2%
Median household income	$52,188	$46,250	-11.4%
Median home value	$110,300	$114,300	+3.6%

How Grayling Compares

Median Household Income

Grayling

$46,250

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Grayling

$114,300

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 35.1%

$25K-$50K 15.6%

$50K-$100K 31.2%

$100K+ 18.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

22.1%

$10K-$15K

6.5%

$15K-$20K

0.0%

$20K-$25K

6.5%

$25K-$30K

3.9%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

3.9%

$40K-$45K

6.5%

$45K-$50K

1.3%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

11.7%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

6.5%

$125K-$150K

9.1%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

2.6%

Employment

15.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.1%

Renter 29.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $875/mo 22.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

28.9%

18-34

9.8%

35-54

28.3%

55-74

26.0%

75+

6.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Grayling Rankings in Alaska

#195 Population of 326

#210 Median Income of 253

#231 Education of 326

#166 Home Value of 238

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Other Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Fort Yukon	656	$42,022	15.9%	$168,200
Galena	611	$87,875	10.3%	$107,000
Nenana	479	$57,446	21.7%	$90,600
Tanana	334	$83,036	11.7%	$67,100
McGrath	255	$59,063	5.9%	$112,500
Nulato	255	$53,021	11.4%	$102,700
Ruby	237	N/A	3.4%	$205,000
Minto	214	N/A	7.9%	$32,700
Coldfoot	211	N/A	25.1%	N/A
Holy Cross	205	N/A	11.2%	$53,000

Cities Similar to Grayling

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Eek	174	$45,417	$123,200	0.0%	55.8%
Pitkas Point	169	N/A	$125,000	0.0%	46.8%
Allakaket	167	N/A	$9,999	0.0%	69.5%
St. Michael	177	$53,750	N/A	4.5%	20.0%
Dry Creek	162	$50,368	N/A	0.0%	0.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 173, Grayling'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

Grayling is a small community located in Alaska, within Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The total population is 173. It ranks as the 195th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Grayling is 38.4 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Grayling has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Grayling is $46,250. This is 50% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 43% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 31.2%. This is 208% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 15.1%. This is 158% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $114,300. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Grayling is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 5% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Grayling is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.

Education

5.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 84% 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 71.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Grayling, 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 Grayling, Alaska?

Grayling, Alaska has a population of 173 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Grayling, AK?

The median household income in Grayling is $46,250, which is 43% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Grayling, AK?

The poverty rate in Grayling is 31.2%. This means approximately 54 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Grayling, Alaska?

Grayling's population is 1.2% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Grayling, AK?

The median home value in Grayling is $114,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.

How educated is Grayling, Alaska?

5.0% of adults (25+) in Grayling hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.