Living in Mud Bay, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Mud Bay · Census data 2020–2024
Mud Bay has 79 residents with a median age of 64. The median household income is $43,125 (54% lower than the Alaska median).
Mud Bay is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Mud Bay at a glance
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 64State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $43,125State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.9%
Is Mud Bay a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 54% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Mud Bay median household income
The median household income in Mud Bay is $43,125 and the income per person is $42,671. 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Mud Bay: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 92
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 30.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1992
- Average household size
- 1.23
30.4% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Mud Bay has many vacation and second homes.
Mud Bay demographics
- Population
- 79
- Median age
- 64
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 49.4%
- Households
- 64
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Mud Bay ›
Education in Mud Bay
51.9% of adults 25 and older in Mud Bay have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 10.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Mud Bay
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 100%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.2%
Mud Bay vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mud Bay | 79 | $43,125 | — | — |
| Haines | 1,757 | $86,719 | $282,700 | $1,087 |
| Skagway | 1,174 | $89,028 | $426,500 | $1,280 |
| Mosquito Lake | 116 | $148,065 | $364,500 | — |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Mud Bay: FAQ
What is the median household income in Mud Bay, AK?
The median household income in Mud Bay is $43,125, 54% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Mud Bay, AK a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 54% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 12.7%.
What is the median age in Mud Bay?
The median age in Mud Bay is 64 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Mud Bay?
The unemployment rate in Mud Bay is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Mud Bay?
51.9% of adults in Mud Bay 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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