Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kusilvak Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 8,176. It is the 12th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska. The county encompasses 12 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kusilvak Census Area is 23.6 years. This is 34% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 42.1% of the population under 18, Kusilvak Census Area has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kusilvak Census Area is $51,471. This is 45% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 32.4%. This is 220% 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 19.8%. This is 239% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $84,300. Housing costs are 76% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Kusilvak Census Area is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kusilvak Census Area is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population (1.0%) is well below the state average of 2.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 7.3%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

5.8% 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. This is 82% 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 80.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kusilvak Census Area come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Alaska and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.