Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Kusilvak 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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N/A
Health Not enough data
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D
Income Well below averageLeast wealthy county in Alaska
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F
Education Well below averageLeast educated county in Alaska
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 8,176 | 735,577 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 0.4 | 1.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.29% | -0.03% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 22.1 | 36.2 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,916 | 270,488 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Kusilvak Census Area grew by 8.0% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 8,176 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Kusilvak Census Area is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 27.3% of residents. That is 5.0 points above Alaska as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 2,231 27.3% +5.0 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,465 17.9% -6.0 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,182 14.5% -5.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 613 7.5% -6.5 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 46.1% of the people living in Kusilvak Census Area and men 53.9%.
- Women 46.1% Alaska 47.6%
- Men 53.9% Alaska 52.4%
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Economy
Kusilvak Census Area has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,163 | $93,666 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.84% | 2.94% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 19.7% | 5.5% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Kusilvak Census Area is about 45% lower than in Alaska.
Housing
| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,499 | $320,616 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $832 | $1,418 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 69.8% | 66.8% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Kusilvak Census Area is about 18.8 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $832 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Kusilvak Census Area spend about 12 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 52 hours, about 2.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 6.2 | 16.1 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 12.5 | 32.2 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 52 | 134 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,612 | $4,157 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.2% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 4,865 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 3 | 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 Kusilvak Census Area is 6 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
Kusilvak Census Area has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3.8% | 27.6% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 4.16 | 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
| Metric | Kusilvak Census Area | Alaska Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 31.6% | 15.4% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 41.6% | 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 Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska.
How big is Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska by population?
About 8,176 people live in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska, in 1,916 households of 4.2 people on average. The median age is 22.1, so residents are younger than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 15 years.
Is Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Kusilvak 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.
Can a typical household afford a home in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska?
The median home costs 3.7 times the median household income ($187,499 against $51,163), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $832 a month takes about 20% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska?
Unemployment in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska is 19.7%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
What share of adults in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska have a college degree?
3.8% of adults in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 26), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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