Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
4854
Sex Ratio
105.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.9 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
0.06 %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
The Dillingham Census Area, AK, exhibits a modest population growth rate of 0.06% over the past 13 years, but a decline of 0.9% in the last year, indicating potential demographic challenges. With a median age of 30.7, it has a younger population compared to the state median of 35.3. The area has a high age dependency ratio of 72.1, suggesting a significant proportion of dependents, particularly among the youth, with 30.2% under 18. This contrasts with other counties like Matanuska-Susitna Borough, which is experiencing robust growth, highlighting Dillingham's unique demographic profile within Alaska.
Dependency Rate
72.1 %
Median Age
30.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
11.7 %
Active Aging Index
45.4 %
Old Dependency Rate
20.1 %
Young Dependency Rate
52 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
1384
Married-couple Household
536
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
-0.14 %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
0.87 %
Average Household Size
3.21 p
Average Family Size
3.68 p
Household with Children (%)
53.3 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
25.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
47.8 %
Now Married
38.4 %
Widowed
6.7 %
Divorced
7.1 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.