Port Alsworth, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 199, Port Alsworth'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

Port Alsworth is a small community located in Alaska, within Lake and Peninsula Borough. The total population is 199. It ranks as the 186th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port Alsworth is 33.4 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. Only 8.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Port Alsworth is $67,750. This is 27% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 1.5%. This is 85% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 9.1%. This is 56% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. 31.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 54% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Port Alsworth is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Black or African American residents account for 7.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 57.7%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (7.0% vs 2.9%).

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 59% 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 Port Alsworth, 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.