Mekoryuk city, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mekoryuk city is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 290. It ranks as the 161st most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mekoryuk city is 50.1 years. This is 41% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mekoryuk city is $28,750. This is 68% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 63% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.2%. This is 59% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 15.1%. This is 163% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $92,700. Housing costs are 72% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mekoryuk city is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 58.3%.

Education

1.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 97% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mekoryuk city, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.