Womens Bay, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Womens Bay, Alaska had a total population of 788, the 92nd largest community in Alaska. The poverty rate is 10.5%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 41.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Alaska.
Womens Bay Quick Facts
How Womens Bay 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 | 994 | 788 | -20.7% |
| Median home value | $462,600 | $438,200 | -5.3% |
How Womens Bay 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+)
Womens Bay Rankings in Alaska
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Other Cities in Kodiak Island Borough
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kodiak | 5,447 | $90,292 | 7.5% | $347,100 |
| Mill Bay | 3,654 | $88,580 | 9.0% | $463,200 |
| Kodiak Station | 1,823 | $83,750 | 3.2% | N/A |
| Old Harbor | 162 | $30,000 | 56.2% | N/A |
| Akhiok | 160 | $85,139 | 17.5% | $54,400 |
| Port Lions | 150 | $46,250 | 20.7% | $161,500 |
| Larsen Bay | 145 | $37,188 | 29.7% | $117,500 |
| Ouzinkie | 86 | N/A | 22.1% | N/A |
| Karluk | 33 | N/A | 0.0% | $120,000 |
Cities Similar to Womens Bay
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pleasant Valley | 790 | $218,389 | N/A | 56.9% | 0.0% |
| Noatak | 786 | $83,750 | $168,800 | 4.6% | 10.6% |
| Happy Valley | 775 | $54,464 | $253,600 | 21.0% | 19.8% |
| Kachemak | 805 | $76,750 | $450,000 | 39.4% | 19.1% |
| Kivalina | 809 | $72,589 | $175,000 | 1.1% | 22.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 788, Womens Bay'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
Womens Bay is a small community located in Alaska, within Kodiak Island Borough. The total population is 788. It ranks as the 92nd most populous out of 326 Census-designated places in Alaska.
Age Demographics
The median age in Womens Bay is 37.0 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.8 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 10.5%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.2%. This is 28% lower than the state rate of 5.9%. The median home value is $438,200. Housing costs are 24% higher than the state median of $352,900. 97.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 45% higher than the state average of 66.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Womens Bay is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.5% of the population.
Education
41.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Womens Bay in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 32% higher 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 91.4%. Notably, 33.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Womens Bay, 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 Womens Bay, Alaska?
Womens Bay, Alaska has a population of 788 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Womens Bay, AK?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Womens Bay — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Womens Bay, AK?
The poverty rate in Womens Bay is 10.5%. This means approximately 82 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Womens Bay, Alaska?
Womens Bay's population is 81.5% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Womens Bay, AK?
The median home value in Womens Bay is $438,200.
How educated is Womens Bay, Alaska?
41.7% of adults (25+) in Womens Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 33.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.