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Togiak, AK


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Togiak, Alaska

Togiak, Alaska, in Dillingham county, is 390 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. As of the year 2000 census, 809 people lived in Togiak.

The People and Families of Togiak

In Togiak, about 49% of adults are married. Large families and residences are common here. Watch out for that stroller! It's hard to swing a rattle in the city without hitting a preschooler.

Togiak is noted for its large share of males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Togiak had a median family income of $28,500. In Togiak, a noticeable number of people work from home rather than commuting every day.

Togiak Housing

An estimated 84% of living spaces in Togiak are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The housing stock in the city is younger than in most places.

Commuting

In Togiak, 9% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Togiak; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyTogiak Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Togiak, AK

Comparing Togiak 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
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population92
Female Share of the Population29
Racial Diversity14
Senior Citizens18
Well-Paid Single Men12
Age of the Population13

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size108
Portion of People Married710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults22
Median Family Income12
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times108
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work65
Public Transportation Use54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing96
Affordability of Property Taxes57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals41
People Living Alone23
Affordability of Rents26
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