Moose Pass, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Moose Pass, Alaska had a total population of 202, the 184th largest community in Alaska. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Only 8.6% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.
Moose Pass Quick Facts
How Moose Pass 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 | 79 | 202 | +155.7% |
How Moose Pass Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Moose Pass Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Kenai Peninsula Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalifornsky | 8,663 | $93,508 | 8.6% | $336,800 |
| Kenai | 7,641 | $87,083 | 13.2% | $283,900 |
| Sterling | 6,323 | $102,415 | 4.5% | $353,400 |
| Homer | 5,877 | $74,449 | 11.8% | $388,400 |
| Nikiski | 4,773 | $65,863 | 15.9% | $312,600 |
| Soldotna | 4,485 | $56,280 | 16.4% | $306,000 |
| Seward | 2,794 | $85,481 | 9.3% | $338,100 |
| Fritz Creek | 2,383 | $89,531 | 7.9% | $344,100 |
| Anchor Point | 2,243 | $63,000 | 14.4% | $241,600 |
| Ridgeway | 1,997 | $90,391 | 16.6% | $303,900 |
Cities Similar to Moose Pass
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seldovia | 202 | $89,583 | $197,200 | 30.1% | 8.4% |
| Holy Cross | 205 | N/A | $53,000 | 2.4% | 11.2% |
| Nanwalek | 199 | $69,107 | $131,300 | 9.0% | 14.1% |
| Port Alsworth | 199 | $67,750 | N/A | 13.0% | 1.5% |
| Coldfoot | 211 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 25.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 202, Moose Pass'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
Moose Pass is a small community located in Alaska, within Kenai Peninsula Borough. The total population is 202. It ranks as the 184th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Moose Pass is 42.2 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. With 32.2% of the population under 18, Moose Pass has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Moose Pass. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $364,800. Housing costs are 3% higher than the state median of $352,900. 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 12% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Moose Pass is White (non-Hispanic), making up 76.7% of the population.
Education
8.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Moose Pass, 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 Moose Pass, Alaska?
Moose Pass, Alaska has a population of 202 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Moose Pass, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Moose Pass — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Moose Pass, AK?
The ACS sample for Moose Pass recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Moose Pass, Alaska?
Moose Pass's population is 76.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Moose Pass, AK?
The median home value in Moose Pass is $364,800.
How educated is Moose Pass, Alaska?
8.6% of adults (25+) in Moose Pass hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.