Kasigluk, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Kasigluk, Alaska Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Kasigluk, Alaska had a total population of 698, the 104th largest community in Alaska, with a median household income of $60,833, which is 34% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 50.2%.

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

Key Takeaways

Household income is 34% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (50.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.1% 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 1.0x.
Unemployment rate of 26.1% is notably above the national average.

Kasigluk Quick Facts

Population 698

Median Household Income $60,833

Median Home Value $63,500

Poverty Rate 50.2%

Unemployment Rate 26.1%

Median Age 27.6 years

Homeownership Rate 84.1%

Affordability Ratio 1.0x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.1%

High School Graduation Rate 74.2%

Diversity Index 1/100

Population 698 104th of 326

Median Income $60,833 below average

Poverty Rate 50.2% 303% higher than national

Median Home Value $63,500 bottom 10%

How Kasigluk 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	692	698	+0.9%
Median household income	$70,000	$60,833	-13.1%
Median home value	$61,500	$63,500	+3.3%

How Kasigluk Compares

Median Household Income

Kasigluk

$60,833

$92,788

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kasigluk

$63,500

$352,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.2%

$25K-$50K 28.8%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 25.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

9.1%

$10K-$15K

1.5%

$15K-$20K

2.3%

$20K-$25K

2.3%

$25K-$30K

6.1%

$30K-$35K

12.9%

$35K-$40K

8.3%

$40K-$45K

1.5%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

16.7%

$100K-$125K

8.3%

$125K-$150K

9.8%

$150K-$200K

6.8%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

26.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.9%|National: 5.2%

48.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.1%

Renter 15.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $719/mo 14.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

40.8%

18-34

18.5%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

13.6%

75+

6.2%

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+)

Kasigluk Rankings in Alaska

#104 Population of 326

#157 Median Income of 253

#205 Education of 326

#216 Home Value of 238

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Other Cities in Bethel Census Area

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Bethel	6,312	$117,255	11.6%	$360,200
Quinhagak	1,311	$50,208	36.5%	$94,400
Kwethluk	975	$51,917	30.9%	$86,700
Toksook Bay	833	$57,083	28.8%	$66,200
Akiachak	736	$30,000	51.6%	$137,500
Kipnuk	706	$45,250	48.3%	$51,000
Chefornak	620	$51,818	25.3%	$125,000
Nunapitchuk	618	$43,438	32.0%	$90,700
Aniak	585	$93,542	13.6%	$265,600
Napakiak	556	$27,143	52.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Kasigluk

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Brevig Mission	718	$63,088	$92,900	6.4%	55.2%
Noorvik	748	$63,750	$157,500	4.6%	26.0%
Klawock	749	$57,344	$263,100	13.2%	19.1%
Buffalo Soapstone	739	$68,750	$289,300	19.7%	13.1%
Manokotak	679	$50,625	$86,700	18.7%	25.0%

A note before these figures: with a population of 698, Kasigluk'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

Kasigluk is a small community located in Alaska, within Bethel Census Area. The total population is 698. It ranks as the 104th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kasigluk is 27.6 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 40.8% of the population under 18, Kasigluk has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kasigluk is $60,833. This is 34% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.2%. This is 395% 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 26.1%. This is 345% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $63,500. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Kasigluk is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kasigluk is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.

Education

7.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 77% 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 74.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kasigluk, 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 Kasigluk, Alaska?

Kasigluk, Alaska has a population of 698 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Kasigluk, AK?

The median household income in Kasigluk is $60,833, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Kasigluk, AK?

The poverty rate in Kasigluk is 50.2%. This means approximately 348 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Kasigluk, Alaska?

Kasigluk's population is 0.4% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Kasigluk, AK?

The median home value in Kasigluk is $63,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.0x.

How educated is Kasigluk, Alaska?

7.1% of adults (25+) in Kasigluk hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.