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Toksook Bay, Alaska

Toksook Bay, Alaska, in Bethel county, is 501 miles W of Anchorage, Alaska. The city contains a population of approximately 532.

The People and Families of Toksook Bay

In Toksook Bay, about 46% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Toksook Bay, at least compared to other cities of its size. The city has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Toksook Bay.

Unlike most cities, the city has proportionately more males than females.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Toksook Bay had a median family income of $32,188.

Toksook Bay Housing

Toksook Bay has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 59% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the city are newer than those found in most places. Toksook Bay, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments. You can't avoid taxes, but at least in the city the property taxes tend to be lower than most.

Commuting

In Toksook Bay, 1% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Toksook Bay can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyToksook Bay Short Commute Times
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Toksook Bay Public Transportation Use
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 18%Toksook Bay Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Toksook Bay, AK

Comparing Toksook Bay 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 Population108
Children Under 5 Years Old108
Racial Diversity13
Well-Paid Single Men12
Female Share of the Population13
Senior Citizens13
Age of the Population12

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults33
Median Family Income23
People Above Poverty13
People in Middle Class or Better13

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Public Transportation Use97
Walking and Biking to Work76
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built106
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals96
Affordability of Property Taxes79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21
Affordability of Rents14
People Living Alone12
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