Dillingham Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Dillingham Census Area, AK Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below average
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C
Income Below averageLess wealthy than 76% of counties in Alaska
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D
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 4,728 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.2 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.66% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 32.8 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,404 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Dillingham Census Area declined by 4.5% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 4,728 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Dillingham Census Area is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 24.7% of residents. That is 2.4 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,169 24.7% +2.4 pts
- Millennials 29–44 950 20.1% -3.9 pts
- Gen X 45–60 859 18.2% -1.7 pts
- Boomers 61–79 608 12.9% -1.2 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Alaska, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 47.9% of the people living in Dillingham Census Area and men 52.1%.
- Women 47.9% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 52.1% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Dillingham Census Area has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,852 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.33% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.5% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Dillingham Census Area is about 17% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $191,645 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $1,105 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 61.4% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Dillingham Census Area is about 14.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $1,105 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Dillingham Census Area spend about 15 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 65 hours, about 2.7 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 7.7 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 15.5 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 65 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,001 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 583 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Alaska:
Skagway Municipality (4.7 min), Northwest Arctic Borough (5.5 min), Nome Census Area (5.8 min).
Slowest:
Matanuska-Susitna Borough (25.3 min), Fairbanks North Star Borough (17.2 min), Anchorage Municipality (17.1 min).
The average commute time in Dillingham Census Area is 8 minutes, shorter than the 16 minutes in Alaska.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Dillingham Census Area has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.7% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.11 | 2.61 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Alaska:
Haines Borough (0.3), Juneau City and Borough (0.3), Denali Borough (0.3).
Lowest:
Kusilvak Census Area (0.1), Bethel Census Area (0.2), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.2).
Health
Dillingham Census Area has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Dillingham Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 83.2 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 19.2% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 27.9% | 22.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Alaska:
Juneau City and Borough (0.8), Petersburg Borough (0.8), Chugach Census Area (0.8).
Lowest:
Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area (0.8), Lake and Peninsula Borough (0.8), Northwest Arctic Borough (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Dillingham Census Area, Alaska.
How big is Dillingham Census Area, Alaska by population?
About 4,728 people live in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska, in 1,404 households of 3.1 people on average. The median age is 32.8, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Dillingham Census Area, Alaska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has 0 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 0% of the U.S. average of 86.
How affordable is housing in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?
The median home costs 2.5 times the median household income ($191,645 against $77,852), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $1,105 a month takes about 17% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?
Unemployment in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska is 10.5%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska?
17.7% of adults in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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