Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 29th-largest in Alaska

The population of Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska is 878 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 29th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $100,625, the median home value is $269,800, and the median age is 39.3.

The population of Bristol Bay Borough has declined 11.8% since 2010 (1,002 → 884), a -0.89% annualized rate.

Bristol Bay Borough within Alaska · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

878

Population

-0.89%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$100,625

Median Income

$269,800

Median Home Value

Bristol Bay Borough covers 481 sq mi of land at 1.8 people per square mile.

About Bristol Bay Borough, AK

Bristol Bay Borough is a county in Alaska with a population of 878. It ranks #29 among counties in Alaska by population. The median age is 39.3, in line with the national median. The population is 61.0% male and 39.0% female.

The median household income in Bristol Bay Borough is $100,625, above the US median of $74,580. 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $269,800, with monthly rent averaging $1,318. The homeownership rate of 51.9% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Bristol Bay Borough reflects 25.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 8.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 9.8 minutes each way.

Bristol Bay Borough Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Bristol Bay Borough had a population of 1,002 in 2010 and 884 in 2024, a -11.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,029 in 2011. Average annual growth rate: -0.85%.

884

Population (2024)

1,002

Population (2010)

1,029

Peak (2011)

-0.85%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,002	-	-	estimate
2011	1,029	+27	+2.69%	estimate
2012	980	-49	-4.76%	estimate
2013	952	-28	-2.86%	estimate
2014	949	-3	-0.32%	estimate
2015	906	-43	-4.53%	estimate
2016	906	0	0.00%	estimate
2017	869	-37	-4.08%	estimate
2018	881	+12	+1.38%	estimate
2019	840	-41	-4.65%	estimate
2020	830	-10	-1.19%	estimate
2021	842	+12	+1.45%	estimate
2022	877	+35	+4.16%	estimate
2023	859	-18	-2.05%	estimate
2024	884	+25	+2.91%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	48.2%
Black or African American	0.6%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	33.7%
Two or More Races	1.4%

Age & Sex

39.3

Median Age

39.0%

Female

61.0%

Male

13.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.3%

5–9

4.1%

10–14

3.2%

15–19

2.5%

20–24

3.6%

25–34

24.3%

35–44

10.1%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

6.2%

60–64

13.9%

65–74

8.1%

75–84

4.9%

85+

0.8%

Children (under 15): 14.6% · Seniors (65+): 13.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$100,625+$11,289 vs state
Mean household income	$126,030
Per-capita income	$59,725
Poverty rate	1.7%-5.1% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.6%
Employment-to-population	60.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

16.1%

Public administration

15.2%

Agriculture

14.3%

Retail trade

13.0%

Education & health care

11.7%

Manufacturing

9.9%

Construction

3.5%

Information

2.9%

The largest employment sector in Bristol Bay Borough is professional & business services, accounting for 16.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

10.1%

Carpool

59.4%

Public transit

8.8%

Work from home

9.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$269,800$-63,500 vs state

Median home value

$1,318

Median rent

51.9%

Homeownership rate

831

Total housing units

34.1%

Occupied

65.9%

Vacant

48.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

80.5%

With health insurance

93.6%

With broadband internet

37.6%

Foreign-born

7.0%

Veterans (18+)

16.0%

With a disability

83.8%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

95.0%

High School+

25.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska has a population of 878 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 29th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Bristol Bay Borough has declined 11.8% since 2010 (1,002 → 884), a -0.89% annualized rate.

The median household income in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska is $100,625, with mean (average) household income of $126,030 and per-capita income of $59,725. 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Bristol Bay Borough, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (48.2%), Hispanic or Latino (33.7%), Two or more races (1.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska is 39.3 years. Residents are 39.0% female and 61.0% male.

The median home value in Bristol Bay Borough is $269,800 and median monthly rent is $1,318. 51.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 831 total housing units, 65.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 16.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.6%.

Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Bristol Bay Borough, Alaska, with a population of 289,069.