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Kake, AK


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Kake, Alaska

Kake, Alaska, in Wrangell Petersburg county, is 634 miles SE of Anchorage, Alaska. There are an estimated 710 people in the city.

The People and Families of Kake

In Kake, about 54% of adults are married. Families have pride of place in Kake, and much of the housing seems designed with families in mind. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Kake. The kids here are young and many.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Kake than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Kake had a median family income of $42,857. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Kake.

Kake Housing

Approximately 61% of housing in Kake is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years.

Commuting

In Kake, 73% of commuters drive to work. The commute to work is less of a chore in Kake than other cities.

High Points

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

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Comparative Profile of Kake, AK

Comparing Kake 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 Population106
Children Under 5 Years Old107
Well-Paid Single Men84
Racial Diversity24
Age of the Population26
Senior Citizens18
Female Share of the Population15

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size106
Portion of People Married58

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income64
People in Middle Class or Better55
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times103
Working at Home109
Public Transportation Use85
Walking and Biking to Work43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built95
Seasonal and Vacation Housing97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals73
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Rents38
Affordability of Property Taxes33
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