Klukwan, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 82, Klukwan'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

Klukwan is a small community located in Alaska, within Hoonah-Angoon Census Area. The total population is 82. It ranks as the 237th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Klukwan is 50.2 years. This is 40% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Klukwan is $23,542. This is 75% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 71% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.6%. This is 153% 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 14.9%. This is 155% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $75,000. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 54.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Klukwan is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (17.1%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.

Education

12.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 90.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Klukwan, 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.