Tuntutuliak, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tuntutuliak, Alaska had a total population of 514, the 127th largest community in Alaska, with a median household income of $44,583, which is 52% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.1%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 52% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Only 0.5% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
- Unemployment rate of 10.3% is notably above the national average.
Tuntutuliak Quick Facts
How Tuntutuliak 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 | 616 | 514 | -16.6% |
| Median household income | $53,625 | $44,583 | -16.9% |
How Tuntutuliak 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+)
Tuntutuliak Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Bethel Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel | 6,312 | $117,255 | 11.6% | $360,200 |
| Quinhagak | 1,311 | $50,208 | 36.5% | $94,400 |
| Kwethluk | 975 | $51,917 | 30.9% | $86,700 |
| Toksook Bay | 833 | $57,083 | 28.8% | $66,200 |
| Akiachak | 736 | $30,000 | 51.6% | $137,500 |
| Kipnuk | 706 | $45,250 | 48.3% | $51,000 |
| Kasigluk | 698 | $60,833 | 50.2% | $63,500 |
| Chefornak | 620 | $51,818 | 25.3% | $125,000 |
| Nunapitchuk | 618 | $43,438 | 32.0% | $90,700 |
| Aniak | 585 | $93,542 | 13.6% | $265,600 |
Cities Similar to Tuntutuliak
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angoon | 480 | $45,288 | $183,900 | 12.9% | 19.4% |
| Chevak | 494 | $35,875 | $86,200 | 4.0% | 34.7% |
| Thorne Bay | 519 | $61,250 | $270,000 | 21.6% | 4.2% |
| Kwigillingok | 545 | $56,250 | $108,700 | 4.5% | 17.0% |
| Buckland | 533 | $58,990 | $86,700 | 1.9% | 13.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 514, Tuntutuliak'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
Tuntutuliak is a small community located in Alaska, within Bethel Census Area. The total population is 514. It ranks as the 127th most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tuntutuliak is 29.4 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tuntutuliak is $44,583. This is 52% lower than the state median of $92,788. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.1%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 10.3%. This is 77% higher than the state rate of 5.9%. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
0.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 98% 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 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tuntutuliak, 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 Tuntutuliak, Alaska?
Tuntutuliak, Alaska has a population of 514 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tuntutuliak, AK?
The median household income in Tuntutuliak is $44,583, which is 45% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tuntutuliak, AK?
The poverty rate in Tuntutuliak is 12.1%. This means approximately 62 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Tuntutuliak, Alaska?
Tuntutuliak's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tuntutuliak, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Tuntutuliak — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Tuntutuliak, Alaska?
0.5% of adults (25+) in Tuntutuliak hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.