Living in Kaltag, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Kaltag · Census data 2020–2024
Kaltag has 68 residents with a median age of 44.5. The median household income is $68,125 (27% lower than the Alaska median).
Kaltag is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Kaltag at a glance
- Population
- 68
- Median age
- 44.5State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $68,125State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 61.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 0%
- Average commute
- 6 min
Is Kaltag a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 6 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 27% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 22.6%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Kaltag median household income
The median household income in Kaltag is $68,125 and the income per person is $38,863. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Kaltag: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 68
- Owner-occupied
- 61.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 38.1%
- Vacant
- 38.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1983
- Average household size
- 1.62
38.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Kaltag has many vacation and second homes.
Kaltag demographics
- Population
- 68
- Median age
- 44.5
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 19.1%
- Households
- 42
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Kaltag ›
Education in Kaltag
0% of adults 25 and older in Kaltag have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Kaltag
- Unemployment rate
- 22.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 6 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 4.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 51.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 73.8%
Kaltag vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaltag | 68 | $68,125 | — | — |
| Nulato | 255 | $53,021 | $102,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Kaltag, AK?
The median household income in Kaltag is $68,125, 27% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Kaltag, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 6 minutes. Minuses: median household income 27% lower than the Alaska median; unemployment of 22.6%.
What is the median age in Kaltag?
The median age in Kaltag is 44.5 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Kaltag?
The average commute to work in Kaltag is 6 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Kaltag?
The unemployment rate in Kaltag is 22.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Kaltag?
0% of adults in Kaltag have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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