Whitestone, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Whitestone, Alaska had a total population of 18, the 302nd largest community in Alaska. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Alaska.
Whitestone Quick Facts
How Whitestone 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 | 16 | 18 | +12.5% |
How Whitestone Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Employment
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+)
Whitestone Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Southeast Fairbanks Census Area
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deltana | 1,997 | $91,923 | 12.8% | $325,200 |
| Tok | 1,649 | $64,063 | 14.5% | $224,600 |
| Delta Junction | 1,217 | $84,271 | 8.2% | $281,900 |
| Big Delta | 565 | $104,653 | 0.5% | $410,400 |
| Northway | 192 | $33,036 | 37.5% | $180,000 |
| Dry Creek | 162 | $50,368 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Tanacross | 155 | $53,125 | 40.6% | $85,000 |
| Tetlin | 123 | N/A | 12.8% | $46,100 |
| Fort Greely | 111 | $70,744 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Eagle | 95 | $41,750 | 13.7% | $39,400 |
Cities Similar to Whitestone
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver | 17 | N/A | $33,500 | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Crooked Creek | 17 | $58,750 | N/A | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| Evansville | 17 | $128,194 | N/A | 35.3% | 0.0% |
| Paxson | 17 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Tatitlek | 20 | $49,063 | N/A | 0.0% | 15.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 18, Whitestone'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
Whitestone is a small community located in Alaska, within Southeast Fairbanks Census Area. The total population is 18. It ranks as the 302nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Whitestone. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Whitestone, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Whitestone 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
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Whitestone in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 216% 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. Notably, 100.0% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Whitestone, 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 Whitestone, Alaska?
Whitestone, Alaska has a population of 18 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Whitestone, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Whitestone — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Whitestone, AK?
The ACS sample for Whitestone recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Whitestone, Alaska?
Whitestone's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Whitestone, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Whitestone — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Whitestone, Alaska?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Whitestone hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 100.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.