Bristol Bay Borough, AK

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    2024 Population
    918
    US Senator
    Lisa Murkowski
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Dan Sullivan
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Nick Begich III
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    39.7
    1.02% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9.25%
    4.35% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $95,625
    4.97% 1-year decline
    2024 Median Property Value
    $245,800
    8.9% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    504
    11.3% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Bristol Bay Borough, AK reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    93.1% of the residents in Bristol Bay Borough, AK are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was $245,800, and the homeownership rate was 53.6%.

    Most people in Bristol Bay Borough, AK drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.18 minutes. The average car ownership in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was 2 cars per household.

    Bristol Bay Borough, AK borders Dillingham Census Area, AK and Lake and Peninsula Borough, AK.

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    Population & Diversity

    Bristol Bay Borough, AK is home to a population of 918 people, from which 93.1% are citizens. As of 2024, 11.3% of Bristol Bay Borough, AK residents were born outside of the country (104 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (446 people) in Bristol Bay Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 191 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 111 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    93.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    95.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 93.1% of Bristol Bay Borough, AK residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was 95.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bristol Bay Borough, AK
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      446 ± 81
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      191 ± 47
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      111 ± 35
    5.01%
    Hispanic Population
    46 people

    In 2024, there were 2.34 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (446 people) in Bristol Bay Borough, AK than any other race or ethnicity. There were 191 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 111 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    5.01% of the people in Bristol Bay Borough, AK are hispanic (46 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Bristol Bay Borough, AK as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Alaska.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Philippines
      20,816 ± 3,492 people
    2. Korea
      3,557 ± 1,461 people
    3. Mexico
      3,217 ± 1,389 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Alaska was Philippines, the natal country of 20,816 Alaska residents, followed by Korea with 3,557 and Mexico with 3,217.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    11.3%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    104 people
    9.34%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    82 people

    As of 2024, 11.3% of Bristol Bay Borough, AK residents (104 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was 9.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      13 ± 15
    2. Vietnam
      11 ± 15
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      10 ± 7

    Bristol Bay Borough, AK has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.18 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

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    Health

    79.2% of the population of Bristol Bay Borough, AK has health coverage, with 39% on employee plans, 13.2% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 13.8% on non-group plans, and 2.23% on military or VA plans.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 63.2% were men and 36.8% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

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    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in false

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.6% under 18 years, 29.2% between 18 and 34 years, 36.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 63.2% were men and 36.8% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    20.8%
    Uninsured
    39%
    Employer Coverage
    13.2%
    Medicaid
    10.9%
    Medicare
    13.8%
    Non-Group
    2.23%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew by 7.11% from 19.5% to 20.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bristol Bay Borough, AK changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 16.9% in Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

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    Economy

    The economy of Bristol Bay Borough, AK employs 504 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Bristol Bay Borough, AK were Manufacturing (81 people), Public Administration (65 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (61 people), and the highest paying industries were Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($214,597), Public Administration ($108,438), and Construction ($78,750).

    Employment

    Occupations

    504
    2024 Value
    ± 165
    11.3%
    1 Year growth
    ± 37.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 453 employees to 504 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bristol Bay Borough, AK, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (89 people), Management Occupations (89 people), and Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations (51 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bristol Bay Borough, AK.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    504
    2024 Value
    ± 165
    11.3%
    1 Year growth
    ± 37.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Bristol Bay Borough, AK grew at a rate of 11.3%, from 453 employees to 504 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bristol Bay Borough, AK, are Manufacturing (81 people), Public Administration (65 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (61 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bristol Bay Borough, AK, though some of these residents may live in Bristol Bay Borough, AK and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $72,118
    Median earning men ± $66,974
    $50,078
    Median earning women ± $4,404

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($214,637), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($121,250), and Public Administration ($117,083).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($65,833), Information ($53,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($49,167).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    3.6%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 317k people employed in Alaska. This represents a 3.6% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.7%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Alaska.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 17
      Accommodation and Food Services
    2. 12
      Transportation and Warehousing
    3. 8
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $35.9k
      Manufacturing
    2. $9.93k
      Wholesale Trade
    3. $8.96k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Alaska went to Donald J. Trump with 54.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41.4%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing the state of Alaska. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Bristol Bay Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Alaska

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    Lisa Murkowski
    Senator from Alaska3
    Assumed office on December 20, 2002
    Appointed to the seat following the resignation of her father Frank Murkowski, who was elected Governor of Alaska.
    Dan Sullivan
    Senator from Alaska2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan are the senators currently representing Alaska.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Alaska over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Bristol Bay Borough, AK

    Nick Begich III
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Bristol Bay Borough, AK is currently represented by Nick Begich III (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Bristol Bay Borough, AK have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Bristol Bay Borough, AK was $245,800 in 2024, which is 0.739 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $269,800 to $245,800, a 8.9% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is 53.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have an average commute time of 9.18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bristol Bay Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.01%.

    Housing

    Property

    $245,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$26,538
    $156
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$32

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bristol Bay Borough, AK the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bristol Bay Borough, AK compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    53.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 53.6% of the housing units in Bristol Bay Borough, AK were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.9%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bristol Bay Borough, AK compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $95,625
    Median Household Income
    ± $23,629
    291
    Number of Households
    ± 45

    In 2024, the median household income of the 291 households in Bristol Bay Borough, AK declined from $95,625 from the previous year's value of $100,625.

    The following chart displays the households in Bristol Bay Borough, AK distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Bristol Bay Borough, AK is from Alaska.
    0.437
    2024 Wage GINI in Alaska
    0.432
    2023 Wage GINI in Alaska

    In 2024, the income inequality in Alaska was 0.437 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.31% growth from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Alaska was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Alaska in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Alaska across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (51.3%)
    2. Walked (14.2%)
    3. Other (13.2%)

    In 2024, 51.3% of workers in Bristol Bay Borough, AK drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (14.2%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (13.2%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    9.18 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have a shorter commute time (9.18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.04% of the workforce in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Bristol Bay Borough, AK distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Bristol Bay Borough, AK have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 11.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bristol Bay Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.01%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    9.25% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bristol Bay Borough, AK (83 out of 897 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Males 75+.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bristol Bay Borough, AK is White, followed by Two Or More and Native American.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18% of the children was living in poverty in Bristol Bay Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 6%.

    The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2018, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 67.3 in Bristol Bay Borough, AK. From 2014 to 2018, the indicator declined 272% per 100,000 population.

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