Gakona, AK

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Gakona Overview

155
TOTAL POPULATION
98
MALE POPULATION
57
FEMALE POPULATION
171.93
MALES / 100 FEMALES
58.16
FEMALES / 100 MALES
50.5
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$36,586
PER CAPITA INCOME
$137,917
AVG FAMILY INCOME
40.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
59.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.58
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
59
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
50.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Gakona Zip Codes

Gakona Area Codes

Race in Gakona

The most populous races in Gakona are White / Caucasian (120 | 77.4%), Native / Alaskan (30 | 19.4%), and Two or more Races (5 | 3.2%).
Race in Gakona
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan3019.4%
White / Caucasian12077.4%
Two or more Races53.2%
Some other Race00.0%
Total155100.0%

Ancestry in Gakona

The most populous ancestries reported in Gakona are Alaska Native (25 | 16.1%), Irish (23 | 14.8%), German (15 | 9.7%), Alaskan Athabascan (5 | 3.2%), and European (5 | 3.2%), together accounting for 47.1% of all Gakona residents.
Ancestry in Gakona
Ancestry# Population% Population
Alaska Native2516.1%
Alaskan Athabascan53.2%
Aleut31.9%
American42.6%
European53.2%
French10.6%
German159.7%
Irish2314.8%
Norwegian21.3%
Scotch-Irish31.9%
Scottish31.9%
Slovak31.9%
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Immigrants in Gakona

Immigrants in Gakona
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Gakona

Sex and Age in Gakona

The most populous age groups in Gakona are 55 to 59 Years (31 | 31.6%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (12 | 21.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Gakona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (4.1%)7 (12.3%)
5 to 9 Years2 (2.0%)12 (21.0%)
10 to 14 Years14 (14.3%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years4 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (13.3%)4 (7.0%)
35 to 39 Years3 (3.1%)3 (5.3%)
40 to 44 Years6 (6.1%)2 (3.5%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)2 (3.5%)
50 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)3 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years31 (31.6%)5 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (8.8%)
65 to 69 Years7 (7.1%)8 (14.0%)
70 to 74 Years11 (11.2%)3 (5.3%)
75 to 79 Years3 (3.1%)3 (5.3%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)57 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Gakona

Median Family Size in Gakona

Median Family Size in Gakona
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple25 (92.6%)4.40
Single Male/Father2 (7.4%)2.50
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Total Families27 (100.0%)4.26

Median Household Size in Gakona

Median Household Size in Gakona
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple25 (37.3%)4.40
Single Male/Father2 (3.0%)2.50
Single Female/Mother0 (0.0%)-
Non-family40 (59.7%)-
Total Households67 (100.0%)2.31

Household Size by Marriage Status in Gakona

Out of a total of 67 households in Gakona, 27 (40.3%) are family households, while 40 (59.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 11, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 40.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Gakona
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-40 (59.7%)
2-Person Households11 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households9 (13.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households3 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households4 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total27 (40.3%)40 (59.7%)

Female Fertility in Gakona

Fertility by Age in Gakona

Average fertility rate in Gakona is 286.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 1,000.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Gakona
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)1,000.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)286.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gakona

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Gakona
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Gakona

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Gakona
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)500.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total4 (100.0%)286.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gakona

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Gakona
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Gakona

Income Overview in Gakona

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income155$36,586
Median Family Income27$137,917
Mean Family Income27$144,315
Median Household Income67$0
Mean Household Income67$75,664
Income Deficit27$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)15540.68%
Wage / Income Gap ($)15559.32¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1550.58

Earnings by Sex in Gakona

Average Earnings in Gakona are $69,808, $73,750 for men and $43,750 for women, a difference of 40.7%.
Earnings by Sex in Gakona
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male38 (70.4%)$73,750
Female16 (29.6%)$43,750
Total54 (100.0%)$69,808

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gakona

The most common earnings brackets in Gakona are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (13 | 34.2%) and $100,000+ for women (5 | 31.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Gakona
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less3 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
$25,000 to $29,9993 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)3 (18.8%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)2 (12.5%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99913 (34.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (23.7%)2 (12.5%)
$100,000+10 (26.3%)5 (31.2%)
Total38 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gakona

Average earnings in Gakona are $73,750 for men and $43,750 for women, a difference of 40.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,625, while those with bachelor's degree education earn the least with $69,519. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,750, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $43,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Gakona
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$85,625$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$69,519$0
Graduate Degree--
Total$73,750$43,750

Family Income in Gakona

Family Income Brackets in Gakona

According to the Gakona family income data, there are 7 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.9% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Gakona
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000311.1%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,999311.1%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999622.2%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,999622.2%
$150,000 to $199,99927.4%
$200,000+725.9%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gakona

3-person families (9 | 33.3%) account for the highest median family income in Gakona with $250,001 per family, while 3-person families (9 | 33.3%) have the highest median income of $83,334 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Gakona
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families11 (40.7%)$118,750
3-Person Families9 (33.3%)$250,001
4-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
5-Person Families3 (11.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families4 (14.8%)$0
Total27 (100.0%)$137,917

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gakona

Family Income by Number of Earners in Gakona
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5 (18.5%)$0
1 Earner10 (37.0%)$0
2 Earners8 (29.6%)$141,250
3+ Earners4 (14.8%)$0
Total27 (100.0%)$137,917

Household Income in Gakona

Household Income Brackets in Gakona

With 31 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Gakona, accounting for 46.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Gakona
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00034.5%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993146.3%
$25,000 to $34,99969.0%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,999811.9%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,9991014.9%
$150,000 to $199,99923.0%
$200,000+710.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Gakona

Household Income by Householder Age in Gakona
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years9 (13.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years38 (56.7%)$0
65+ Years20 (29.8%)$0
Total67 (100.0%)$0

Poverty in Gakona

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gakona

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 19.3% for females among the residents of Gakona, 16 and 17 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 4 males (100.0%) and 8 females (66.7%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Gakona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)8 (66.7%)
12 to 14 Years5 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)3 (60.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total14 (14.3%)11 (19.3%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gakona

According to the poverty statistics in Gakona, males aged under 5 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Gakona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years4 (100.0%)7 (100.0%)
5 Years2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years7 (100.0%)4 (33.3%)
12 to 14 Years2 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years13 (100.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years9 (100.0%)2 (40.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years31 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years13 (72.2%)11 (100.0%)
75 Years and over3 (100.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total84 (85.7%)46 (80.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gakona

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Gakona show that 12.0% or 3 of the total 25 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 3 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Gakona
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 or more Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (88.0%)3 (12.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gakona

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Gakona
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gakona

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Gakona
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Gakona

Employment by Class of Employer in Gakona

Among the 51 employed individuals in Gakona, private company employees (18 | 35.3%), federal government employees (16 | 31.4%), and self-employed (incorporated) (5 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Gakona
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1835.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)59.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)47.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations23.9%
Local Government Employees47.8%
State Government Employees23.9%
Federal Government Employees1631.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total51100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Gakona

According to the labor force statistics for Gakona, out of the total population over 16 years of age (116), 50.9% or 59 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.4% or 10 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 100.0% or 14 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 41.7% or 5 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Gakona
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years13 (76.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years14 (100.0%)3 (21.4%)
45 to 54 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years13 (36.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years2 (40.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (41.4%)5 (41.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (50.9%)10 (17.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gakona

According to labor force statistics for Gakona, 61.0% of individuals (47) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (77) are in the labor force, with 8.8% or 4 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 27 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.0% or 3 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Gakona
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma12 (31.6%)10 (25.0%)
College / Associate Degree8 (66.7%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (61.0%)7 (8.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Gakona

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Gakona are Management (12 | 31.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (3 | 7.9%), Life, Physical & Social Science (3 | 7.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (3 | 7.9%), and Health Technologists (3 | 7.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Gakona

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Gakona
OccupationMaleFemale
Management8 (66.7%)4 (33.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)8 (44.4%)10 (55.6%)
Total (Overall)22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Gakona are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (3 | 7.9%).
Services Occupations in Gakona

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Gakona
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Gakona are , and Office & Administration (6 | 15.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Gakona

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Gakona
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Gakona are , and Construction & Extraction (4 | 10.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Gakona

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Gakona
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Gakona are Transportation (5 | 13.2%), and Production (2 | 5.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Gakona

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Gakona
OccupationMaleFemale
Production2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Gakona

Employment Industries in Gakona

The major employment industries in Gakona include Health Care & Social Assistance (8 | 21.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (7 | 18.4%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (7 | 18.4%), Construction (4 | 10.5%), and Accommodation & Food Services (4 | 10.5%).
Employment Industries in Gakona

Employment Industries by Sex in Gakona

The Gakona industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Gakona
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing5 (71.4%)2 (28.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration2 (50.0%)2 (50.0%)
Total22 (57.9%)16 (42.1%)

Education in Gakona

School Enrollment in Gakona

The most common levels of schooling among the 32 students in Gakona are middle school (14 | 43.8%), kindergarten (10 | 31.2%), and elementary school (4 | 12.5%).
School Enrollment in Gakona
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1031.2%
Elementary School412.5%
Middle School1443.8%
High School412.5%
College / Undergraduate00.0%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total32100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gakona

Out of a total of 32 students who are enrolled in schools in Gakona, 13 (40.6%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 19 (59.4%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 7 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 15 to 17 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Gakona
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old8 (57.1%)6 (42.9%)
10 to 14 Year Olds7 (50.0%)7 (50.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (59.4%)13 (40.6%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gakona

Education (16 | 48.5%), physical & health sciences (4 | 12.1%), engineering (4 | 12.1%), bio, nature & agricultural (3 | 9.1%), and science & technology (3 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 33 individuals in Gakona who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Gakona
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural39.1%
Physical & Health Sciences412.1%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering412.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology39.1%
Business39.1%
Education1648.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total33100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Gakona

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gakona

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Gakona are males with 2 vehicles (15, accounting for 42.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (6, making up 93.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Gakona
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle4 (11.4%)4 (25.0%)
2 Vehicles15 (42.9%)6 (37.5%)
3 Vehicles11 (31.4%)3 (18.8%)
4 Vehicles3 (8.6%)1 (6.2%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (5.7%)2 (12.5%)
Total35 (100.0%)16 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Gakona

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Gakona are 30 to 34 minutes (8 commuters, 30.8%), less than 5 minutes (6 commuters, 23.1%), and 60 to 89 minutes (4 commuters, 15.4%).
Commute Time in Gakona
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes623.1%
5 to 9 Minutes27.7%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes27.7%
20 to 24 Minutes27.7%
25 to 29 Minutes27.7%
30 to 34 Minutes830.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes415.4%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Gakona

The most common commute times in Gakona are 30 to 34 minutes (5 commuters, 33.3%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (3 commuters, 27.3%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Gakona
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes4 (26.7%)2 (18.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes2 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (18.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (18.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)2 (18.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes5 (33.3%)3 (27.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes4 (26.7%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gakona

The most frequent times of departure to work in Gakona are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (5, 33.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (7, 63.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Gakona
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM2 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM4 (26.7%)2 (18.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM5 (33.3%)7 (63.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM4 (26.7%)2 (18.2%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total15 (100.0%)11 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Gakona

Occupancy by Ownership in Gakona

Of the total 67 dwellings in Gakona, owner-occupied units account for 62 (92.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 5 (7.5%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Gakona
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6292.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units57.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units67100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Gakona

Occupancy by Household Size in Gakona
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household4059.7%
2-Person Household1116.4%
3-Person Household913.4%
4+ Person Household710.4%
Total Housing Units67100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gakona

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Gakona
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household35 (87.5%)5 (12.5%)
2-Person Household11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units62 (92.5%)5 (7.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gakona

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Gakona
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma39 (92.9%)3 (7.1%)
College/Associate Degree13 (86.7%)2 (13.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gakona

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Gakona
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years46.0%
35 to 44 Years57.5%
45 to 54 Years34.5%
55 to 64 Years3552.2%
65 to 74 Years1725.4%
75 to 84 Years34.5%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total67100.0%

Housing Finances in Gakona

Median Income by Occupancy in Gakona

Median Income by Occupancy in Gakona
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied62 (92.5%)$0
Renter-Occupied5 (7.5%)$0
Average67 (100.0%)$0

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gakona

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Gakona
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0003 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99923 (37.1%)3 (60.0%)
$20,000 to $24,9993 (4.8%)2 (40.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9996 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99910 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more9 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gakona

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Gakona
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30023 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4998 (12.9%)2 (40.0%)
$500 to $79911 (17.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $9992 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4996 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99910 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4992 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Gakona

Housing Structures in Gakona

Housing Structures in Gakona
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6292.5%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments23.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other34.5%
Total67100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gakona

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Gakona
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached62 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total62 (92.5%)5 (7.5%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gakona

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Gakona
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (46.8%)3 (60.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms21 (33.9%)0 (0.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms8 (12.9%)2 (40.0%)
8 or more Rooms4 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gakona

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Gakona
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene27 (43.5%)2 (40.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels35 (56.5%)3 (60.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Gakona

Household Vehicle Usage in Gakona
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)3 (60.0%)
1 Vehicle12 (19.4%)2 (40.0%)
2 Vehicles12 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles38 (61.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total62 (100.0%)5 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Gakona

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Gakona

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units5012
Median Property Value$583,300$366,700
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs--
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gakona

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Gakona
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0006 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9994 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9996 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9998 (16.0%)12 (100.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9993 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,99923 (46.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gakona

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Gakona
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0003 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99926 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9993 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)3 (25.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9998 (16.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9993 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more7 (14.0%)7 (58.3%)
Total50 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gakona

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Gakona
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x17 (34.0%)109,375 (911,458.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)2 (16.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x2 (4.0%)7 (58.3%)
4.0x or more31 (62.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gakona

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Gakona
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total50 (100.0%)12 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Gakona

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gakona

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gakona
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
45 to 54 Years5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years12 (29.3%)29 (70.7%)
65 to 74 Years29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total109 (76.8%)33 (23.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gakona

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Gakona
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gakona

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Gakona
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031 (55.4%)25 (44.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9999 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99935 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over34 (80.9%)8 (19.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gakona

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Gakona
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years17 (56.7%)13 (43.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years3 (21.4%)10 (71.4%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)12 (29.3%)
65 to 74 Years26 (89.7%)9 (31.0%)
75 Years and over6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total52 (36.6%)66 (46.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gakona

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Gakona
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)3 (27.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Gakona

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Gakona: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (27.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Gakona: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years2 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Gakona: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Gakona: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (27.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Gakona: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years4 (10.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Gakona

Computing Device Access in Gakona

Computing Device Access in Gakona
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop2943.3%
Smartphone5886.6%
Tablet1725.4%
No Computing Device34.5%
Total67100.0%

Internet Access in Gakona

Internet Access in Gakona
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home2232.8%
Cellular Data Only1725.4%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet2638.8%
Total67100.0%

Gakona Summary

Gakona is a small unincorporated community located in the Copper River Valley of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It is located on the Richardson Highway, approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks and 60 miles northwest of Glennallen. The population of Gakona was estimated to be around 100 people in 2020.

History

Gakona was first established in the early 1900s as a trading post for the Ahtna Athabascan people. The name Gakona is derived from the Ahtna word for “big river”, referring to the nearby Copper River. The trading post was operated by the Gakona Trading Company, which was owned by the Gakona family. The trading post was a popular stop for travelers and miners heading to the gold fields of the Klondike.
In the 1950s, the Gakona Trading Company was sold to the Alaska Road Commission, which built a road from Gakona to the nearby town of Glennallen. This road, now known as the Richardson Highway, was the first road to connect the interior of Alaska to the outside world.
In the 1960s, Gakona became a popular destination for tourists and hunters. The Gakona Lodge was built in the 1970s and is still in operation today.

Geography

Gakona is located in the Copper River Valley of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve. The town is situated on the banks of the Gakona River, which flows into the Copper River. The surrounding area is characterized by rolling hills, forests, and alpine tundra.
The climate in Gakona is subarctic, with cold winters and mild summers. The average temperature in January is -10°F (-23°C), and the average temperature in July is 60°F (16°C). The average annual precipitation is 16 inches (41 cm).

Economy

The economy of Gakona is largely based on tourism and subsistence activities. The Gakona Lodge is a popular destination for hunters and fishermen, and the nearby Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve attracts visitors from around the world.
Subsistence activities such as hunting, fishing, and berry picking are also important to the local economy. The Ahtna Athabascan people have lived in the area for centuries and continue to practice traditional subsistence activities.

Demographics

The population of Gakona was estimated to be around 100 people in 2020. The majority of the population is of Ahtna Athabascan descent. The median age of the population is 37.5 years, and the median household income is $45,000.

Conclusion

Gakona is a small unincorporated community located in the Copper River Valley of the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve in Alaska. It has a long history as a trading post for the Ahtna Athabascan people and is now a popular destination for tourists and hunters. The economy of Gakona is largely based on tourism and subsistence activities, and the population is estimated to be around 100 people.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Gakona?
Total Population of Gakona is 155.
What is the Total Male Population of Gakona?
Total Male Population of Gakona is 98.
What is the Total Female Population of Gakona?
Total Female Population of Gakona is 57.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Gakona?
There are 171.93 Males per 100 Females in Gakona.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Gakona?
There are 58.16 Females per 100 Males in Gakona.
What is the Median Population Age in Gakona?
Median Population Age in Gakona is 50.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Gakona
Average Family Size in Gakona is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Gakona
Average Household Size in Gakona is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Gakona?
Per Capita income in Gakona is $36,586.
What is the Median Family Income in Gakona?
Median Family Income in Gakona is $137,917.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Gakona?
Income or Wage Gap in Gakona is 40.7%.
Women in Gakona earn 59.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Gakona?
Inequality or Gini Index in Gakona is 0.58.
How Large is the Labor Force in Gakona?
There are 59 People in the Labor Forcein in Gakona.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Gakona?
50.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Gakona.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Gakona?
Unemployment Rate in Gakona is 17.4%.