Port Heiden, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 73, Port Heiden'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 Heiden is a small community located in Alaska, within Lake and Peninsula Borough. The total population is 73. It ranks as the 247th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Port Heiden is 29.8 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 35.8 years. With 45.2% of the population under 18, Port Heiden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Port Heiden is $61,250. This is 34% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.7%. This is 143% 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 8.7%. This is 49% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $130,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Port Heiden is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 66.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

Port Heiden is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (5.5%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 68.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Port Heiden, 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.