Kaltag, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kaltag, Alaska had a total population of 68, the 253rd largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $68,125, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 22.6% is notably above the national average.
Kaltag Quick Facts
How Kaltag 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 | 146 | 68 | -53.4% |
| Median household income | $41,250 | $68,125 | +65.2% |
How Kaltag 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
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+)
Kaltag Rankings in Alaska
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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 Kaltag
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. George | 70 | N/A | $95,000 | 30.9% | 70.0% |
| Naukati Bay | 66 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 13.6% |
| Hollis | 66 | $66,645 | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Crown Point | 65 | N/A | N/A | 27.7% | 27.7% |
| Iliamna | 70 | $74,500 | $330,000 | 37.5% | 30.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 68, Kaltag'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
Kaltag is a small community located in Alaska, within Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The total population is 68. It ranks as the 253rd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Kaltag is 44.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Kaltag is $68,125. This is 27% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Kaltag. 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 unemployment rate is 22.6%. This is 287% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. 61.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Kaltag is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Kaltag, 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 Kaltag, Alaska?
Kaltag, Alaska has a population of 68 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Kaltag, AK?
The median household income in Kaltag is $68,125, which is 16% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Kaltag, AK?
The ACS sample for Kaltag 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 Kaltag, Alaska?
Kaltag's population is 5.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Kaltag, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Kaltag — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Kaltag, Alaska?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Kaltag hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.