Mud Bay, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Mud Bay, Alaska had a total population of 79, the 242nd largest community in Alaska, with a median household income of $43,125, which is 54% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 54% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- 51.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Alaska.
Mud Bay Quick Facts
How Mud Bay 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 | 58 | 79 | +36.2% |
| Median household income | $41,528 | $43,125 | +3.8% |
How Mud Bay 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+)
Mud Bay Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Haines Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haines | 1,757 | $86,719 | 5.1% | $282,700 |
| Mosquito Lake | 116 | $148,065 | 0.0% | $364,500 |
| Excursion Inlet | 62 | N/A | 21.0% | N/A |
| Lutak | 24 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
| Covenant Life | 15 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Mud Bay
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouzinkie | 86 | N/A | N/A | 2.7% | 22.1% |
| Perryville | 82 | $47,500 | $150,000 | 10.5% | 9.8% |
| Primrose | 89 | N/A | $450,000 | 58.8% | 9.0% |
| St. George | 70 | N/A | $95,000 | 30.9% | 70.0% |
| Twin Hills | 87 | $46,250 | $37,500 | 0.0% | 47.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 79, Mud Bay'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
Mud Bay is a small community located in Alaska, within Haines Borough. The total population is 79. It ranks as the 242nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Mud Bay is 64.0 years. This is 79% higher than the state median of 35.8 years. 17.7% 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 Mud Bay is $43,125. This is 54% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 47% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.7%. This is 25% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mud Bay, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 50% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Mud Bay was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
51.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Mud Bay in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 64% higher 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 Mud Bay, 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 Mud Bay, Alaska?
Mud Bay, Alaska has a population of 79 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Mud Bay, AK?
The median household income in Mud Bay is $43,125, which is 47% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Mud Bay, AK?
The poverty rate in Mud Bay is 12.7%. This means approximately 10 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Mud Bay, Alaska?
Mud Bay's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Mud Bay, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Mud Bay — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Mud Bay, Alaska?
51.9% of adults (25+) in Mud Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 10.1% hold a graduate or professional degree.