Living in Takotna, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Takotna · Census data 2020–2024
Takotna has 15 residents with a median age of 62.3. The median household income is $66,000 (29% lower than the Alaska median).
Takotna is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Takotna at a glance
- Population
- 15
- Median age
- 62.3State: 35.8
- Median household income
- $66,000State: $92,788
- Homeowners
- 41.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.3%
Is Takotna a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 29% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 20%.
The weather is best in May to August.
Takotna median household income
The median household income in Takotna is $66,000 and the income per person is $58,540. 20% of residents live below the poverty line (Alaska: 10.1%).
Housing in Takotna: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 19
- Owner-occupied
- 41.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 58.3%
- Vacant
- 36.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1986
- Average household size
- 1.25
36.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Takotna has many vacation and second homes.
Takotna demographics
- Population
- 15
- Median age
- 62.3
- Under 18
- 0%
- 65 and older
- 40%
- Households
- 12
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 20%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Takotna ›
Education in Takotna
13.3% of adults 25 and older in Takotna have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Takotna
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 5.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 19 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 0%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 41.7%
Takotna vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Takotna | 15 | $66,000 | — | — |
| McGrath | 255 | $59,063 | $112,500 | $1,014 |
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What is the median household income in Takotna, AK?
The median household income in Takotna is $66,000, 29% lower than the Alaska median of $92,788 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Takotna, AK a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 29% lower than the Alaska median; a poverty rate of 20%.
What is the median age in Takotna?
The median age in Takotna is 62.3 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Takotna?
The unemployment rate in Takotna is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Takotna?
13.3% of adults in Takotna 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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