Demographic Profile

Denali Borough

TSAC-CFD-02068

Snapshot

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Total Population
2101
CAGR (2011-2025)
5.2 %
Median Age
44.4 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
14.1 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
2101
Sex Ratio
207.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-3.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
5.2 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

Denali Borough, AK, exhibits a unique demographic profile compared to other counties in Alaska. With a remarkable 5.2% CAGR over 13 years, it stands out for its growth potential, although it faced a significant 3.9% decline in the past year. The median age of 44.4 is higher than the state average of 35.3, indicating an aging population. The sex ratio of 207.2 is exceptionally high, suggesting a significant male population, likely due to employment in industries like tourism and resource extraction. In contrast, counties like Matanuska-Susitna Borough show more balanced growth and younger demographics.

Dependency Rate
37 %
Median Age
44.4 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
14.1 %
Active Aging Index
142.3 %
Old Dependency Rate
19.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
17.7 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
525
Married-couple Household
268
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
1.72 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
-1.13 %
Average Household Size
2.3 p
Average Family Size
3.14 p
Household with Children (%)
21.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
41 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
25.9 %
Now Married
59.7 %
Widowed
5 %
Divorced
9.4 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
86.7 %
Two or More Races
13.3 %
Non-White
24.3 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
1.7 %
White
1591
Black
48
Asian
73
Native American
64
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
1591
Native US Citizen (%)
24.3 %
Born in Alaska (%)
25.5 %
Born in Other State (%)
63.4 %
Foreign Born (%)
9.5 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
46 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
11 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
60.9 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
39.1 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
0 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
7
Number of Adherents
612
Adherents (% of Total Population)
29.1 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
19 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
421
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
25.1 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 83438
Median Income, High School Grads
$ -
Median Income College Grads
$ 56298
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ -
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
51.8 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
6.9 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 87292
Household Income (Median)
$ 98536
Per Capita Income
$ 73692
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
74.4 %
Gini Index
0.3805*
Poverty Rate
7.3 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov