Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.
Population Trend
Total Population
8372
Sex Ratio
120.5 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
0.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
- %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov
Age Structure
The Kusilvak Census Area in Alaska exhibits a notably young demographic, with a median age of just 23.7 years, significantly lower than the state median of 35.3 years. This region has a high percentage of residents under 18 years (41.2%) and a low percentage of those above 65 years (6.1%), indicating a youthful population structure. The area also has the highest age dependency ratio (89.8) among its peers, suggesting a heavy reliance on the working-age population to support the young. In contrast, other counties like Bethel Census Area and Northwest Arctic Borough show similar youthfulness but with slightly lower dependency ratios.
Dependency Rate
89.8 %
Median Age
23.7 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
6.1 %
Active Aging Index
17.2 %
Old Dependency Rate
11.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
78.2 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov
Household Status
Total Households
1864
Married-couple Household
723
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
- %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
- %
Average Household Size
4.31 p
Average Family Size
4.6 p
Household with Children (%)
70.4 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
21.7 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov
Marriage
Never Married
54.4 %
Now Married
36.6 %
Widowed
5.1 %
Divorced
3.9 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201
Cultures
*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.