Lower Kalskag, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 239, Lower Kalskag'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

Lower Kalskag is a small community located in Alaska, within Bethel Census Area. The total population is 239. It ranks as the 172nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Lower Kalskag is 30.3 years. This is 15% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 42.3% of the population under 18, Lower Kalskag has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Lower Kalskag is $30,500. This is 67% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 62% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 50.6%. This is 399% 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 24.7%. This is 322% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $300,000. Housing costs are 15% lower than the state median of $352,900. The home-value-to-income ratio of 9.8x suggests that housing affordability is a significant concern for many residents. 72.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Education

4.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 86% 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 79.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Lower Kalskag, 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.