Tanana, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tanana, Alaska had a total population of 334, the 152nd largest city in Alaska, with a median household income of $83,036, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.6%.
Tanana Quick Facts
How Tanana 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 | 309 | 334 | +8.1% |
| Median household income | $54,167 | $83,036 | +53.3% |
| Median home value | $63,800 | $67,100 | +5.2% |
How Tanana 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+)
Tanana Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Yukon | 656 | $42,022 | 15.9% | $168,200 |
| Galena | 611 | $87,875 | 10.3% | $107,000 |
| Nenana | 479 | $57,446 | 21.7% | $90,600 |
| McGrath | 255 | $59,063 | 5.9% | $112,500 |
| Nulato | 255 | $53,021 | 11.4% | $102,700 |
| Ruby | 237 | N/A | 3.4% | $205,000 |
| Minto | 214 | N/A | 7.9% | $32,700 |
| Coldfoot | 211 | N/A | 25.1% | N/A |
| Holy Cross | 205 | N/A | 11.2% | $53,000 |
| Grayling | 173 | $46,250 | 31.2% | $114,300 |
Cities Similar to Tanana
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anaktuvuk Pass | 329 | $95,500 | $145,000 | 15.9% | 8.8% |
| Akiak | 377 | $78,929 | N/A | 11.5% | 21.8% |
| Kongiganak | 316 | $64,583 | $133,300 | 1.3% | 20.6% |
| Shaktoolik | 283 | $80,417 | $92,100 | 4.7% | 7.1% |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | 15.3% | 10.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 334, Tanana'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
Tanana is a small community located in Alaska, within Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area. The total population is 334. It ranks as the 152nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tanana is 41.7 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tanana is $83,036. This is 11% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 3% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 15% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 0.6%. This is 90% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $67,100. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $352,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.8x, Tanana is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% lower than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Tanana is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 57.7%.
Education
19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tanana, 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 Tanana, Alaska?
Tanana, Alaska has a population of 334 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tanana, AK?
The median household income in Tanana is $83,036, which is 3% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tanana, AK?
The poverty rate in Tanana is 11.7%. This means approximately 38 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tanana, Alaska?
Tanana's population is 8.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tanana, AK?
The median home value in Tanana is $67,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 0.8x.
How educated is Tanana, Alaska?
19.3% of adults (25+) in Tanana hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 2.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.