Living in Tonsina, Alaska
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Tonsina · Census data 2020–2024
Tonsina has 47 residents with a median age of 32.2. .
Tonsina is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Tonsina at a glance
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 32.2State: 35.8
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.1%
Is Tonsina a good place to live?
The weather is best in May to August.
Housing in Tonsina: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 42
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 54.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.47
54.8% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Tonsina has many vacation and second homes.
Tonsina demographics
- Population
- 47
- Median age
- 32.2
- Under 18
- 40.4%
- 65 and older
- 0%
- Households
- 19
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Tonsina ›
Education in Tonsina
32.1% of adults 25 and older in Tonsina have a bachelor's degree or higher (Alaska: 31.7%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Tonsina
- 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
- 100%
Tonsina vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tonsina | 47 | — | — | — |
| Kenny Lake | 289 | $76,161 | $252,800 | — |
| Willow Creek | 144 | $79,519 | $448,400 | — |
| Chitina | 100 | $23,571 | — | — |
| Copper Center | 346 | $59,750 | $217,900 | $925 |
| Tazlina | 365 | $100,208 | $313,000 | $1,338 |
| Glennallen | 450 | $89,609 | $226,800 | $1,308 |
| Valdez | 3,847 | $99,271 | $313,000 | $1,481 |
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Weather and climate ›Living in Tonsina: FAQ
Is Tonsina, AK a good place to live?
What is the median age in Tonsina?
The median age in Tonsina is 32.2 years (Alaska: 35.8).
What is the unemployment rate in Tonsina?
The unemployment rate in Tonsina is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Tonsina?
32.1% of adults in Tonsina 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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