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.
878
Population
-0.89%
Annual growth
2
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
The poverty rate is what most separates Bristol Bay Borough from the typical county: 1.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 878 residents, Bristol Bay Borough is a county in Alaska. It ranks #29 among counties in Alaska by population.
Households here are among the highest-earning of all US counties: median income is $100,625, above the US median of $78,538. Very few residents live in poverty — 1.7%, below the national 12.4%. The median home value is $269,800, with typical rent around $1,318.
Roughly 25.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 8.8% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 10 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 |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,002 |
| 2011 | 1,029 |
| 2012 | 980 |
| 2013 | 952 |
| 2014 | 949 |
| 2015 | 906 |
| 2016 | 906 |
| 2017 | 869 |
| 2018 | 881 |
| 2019 | 840 |
| 2020 | 830 |
| 2021 | 842 |
| 2022 | 877 |
| 2023 | 859 |
| 2024 | 884 |
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
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
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.