Dillingham Census Area, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in Alaska
The population of Dillingham Census Area, Alaska is 4,780 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $74,250, the median home value is $163,800, and the median age is 30.9.
The population of Dillingham Census Area has declined 4.3% since 2010 (4,850 → 4,642), a -0.31% annualized rate.
4,780
Population
-0.31%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$74,250
Median Income
$163,800
Median Home Value
Dillingham Census Area covers 18,336 sq mi of land at 0.3 people per square mile.
About Dillingham Census Area, AK
What distinguishes Dillingham Census Area is density: among the most sparsely settled of US counties, around 0 people per square mile. With 4,780 residents, Dillingham Census Area is a county in Alaska. It ranks #19 among counties in Alaska by population.
Households take in a median $74,250, comfortably below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 16.6%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $163,800, with typical rent around $1,085.
Roughly 19.4% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Remote work is below the national 14.0% at 7.2%, and the average commute runs about 9 minutes each way.
Dillingham Census Area Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Dillingham Census Area had a population of 4,850 in 2010 and 4,642 in 2024, a -4.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 5,003 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.31%.
4,642
Population (2024)
4,850
Population (2010)
5,003
Peak (2018)
-0.31%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,850 |
| 2011 | 4,947 |
| 2012 | 4,948 |
| 2013 | 4,976 |
| 2014 | 4,981 |
| 2015 | 4,987 |
| 2016 | 4,968 |
| 2017 | 4,934 |
| 2018 | 5,003 |
| 2019 | 4,932 |
| 2020 | 4,840 |
| 2021 | 4,794 |
| 2022 | 4,716 |
| 2023 | 4,626 |
| 2024 | 4,642 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 81.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
30.9
Median Age
48.4%
Female
51.6%
Male
12.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 26.3% · Seniors (65+): 12.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $74,250$-15,086 vs state |
| Mean household income | $91,943 |
| Per-capita income | $34,097 |
| Poverty rate | 16.6%+9.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6% |
| Employment-to-population | 54.5% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Dillingham Census Area is professional & business services, accounting for 32.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
26.0%
Carpool
34.5%
Public transit
7.2%
Work from home
9.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$163,800$-169,500 vs state
Median home value
$1,085
Median rent
63.1%
Homeownership rate
2,416
Total housing units
57.2%
Occupied
42.8%
Vacant
36.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
83.2%
With health insurance
96.0%
With broadband internet
14.7%
Foreign-born
3.0%
Veterans (18+)
11.3%
With a disability
62.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
87.4%
High School+
19.4%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dillingham Census Area, Alaska has a population of 4,780 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Dillingham Census Area has declined 4.3% since 2010 (4,850 → 4,642), a -0.31% annualized rate.
The median household income in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska is $74,250, with mean (average) household income of $91,943 and per-capita income of $34,097. 16.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Dillingham Census Area, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (81.1%), White (15.3%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska is 30.9 years. Residents are 48.4% female and 51.6% male.
The median home value in Dillingham Census Area is $163,800 and median monthly rent is $1,085. 63.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,416 total housing units, 42.8% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Dillingham Census Area, Alaska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 32.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Dillingham Census Area, 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.