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Emmonak, Alaska

Emmonak, Alaska, in Wade Hampton county, is 483 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. There are 767 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Emmonak

In Emmonak, about 41% of adults are married. The faces of Emmonak are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate the city.

Males are more numerous in Emmonak than in most cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Emmonak had a median family income of $38,750.

Emmonak Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Emmonak that were owner-occupied was 80%. The city housing had been constructed more recently than most cities of its size.

Commuting

In Emmonak, 9% of commuters drive to work. One of the nice things about Emmonak is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Emmonak strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Alaska):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyEmmonak Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Emmonak Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Emmonak, AK

Comparing Emmonak to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Alaska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population107
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Well-Paid Single Men43
Racial Diversity14
Senior Citizens13
Female Share of the Population14
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married34

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income54
People Above Poverty34
College Educated Adults11
People in Middle Class or Better12

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times107
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work22
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built105
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals62
Affordability of Property Taxes68
Affordability of Rents27
People Living Alone24
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