Living in Ouzinkie, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Ouzinkie · Census data 2020–2024
Ouzinkie has 86 residents with a median age of 53.3. .
Ouzinkie is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Ouzinkie at a glance
- Population
- 86
- Median age
- 53.3State: 35.8
- Homeowners
- 72.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.7%
- Average commute
- 3 min
Is Ouzinkie a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 3 minutes.
Cons: Unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Ouzinkie: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 82
- Owner-occupied
- 72.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.8%
- Vacant
- 34.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 1.59
34.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Ouzinkie has many vacation and second homes.
Ouzinkie demographics
- Population
- 86
- Median age
- 53.3
- Under 18
- 12.8%
- 65 and older
- 25.6%
- Households
- 54
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Ouzinkie ›
Education in Ouzinkie
2.7% of adults 25 and older in Ouzinkie have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 2.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Ouzinkie
- Unemployment rate
- 17.6%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- 3 minState: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 41.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 41.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.2%
Ouzinkie vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouzinkie | 86 | — | — | — |
| Mill Bay | 3,654 | $88,580 | $463,200 | $2,710 |
| Kodiak | 5,447 | $90,292 | $347,100 | $1,571 |
| Kodiak Station | 1,823 | $83,750 | — | $2,403 |
| Port Lions | 150 | $46,250 | $161,500 | — |
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Is Ouzinkie, AK a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 3 minutes. Minuses: unemployment of 17.6%; a poverty rate of 22.1%.
What is the median age in Ouzinkie?
The median age in Ouzinkie is 53.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
How long is the commute in Ouzinkie?
The average commute to work in Ouzinkie is 3 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Ouzinkie?
The unemployment rate in Ouzinkie is 17.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Ouzinkie?
2.7% of adults in Ouzinkie 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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