Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Alaska
The population of Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska is 8,277 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Alaska. The median household income is $48,233, the median home value is $72,700, and the median age is 23.6.
The population of Kusilvak Census Area has grown 6.4% since 2010 (7,469 → 7,946), a +0.44% annualized rate.
8,277
Population
+0.44%
Annual growth
0
People / sq mi
$48,233
Median Income
$72,700
Median Home Value
Kusilvak Census Area covers 17,078 sq mi of land at 0.5 people per square mile.
About Kusilvak Census Area, AK
Kusilvak Census Area is distinguished by its share of foreign-born residents, 2.5% of the population. With 8,277 residents, Kusilvak Census Area is a county in Alaska. It ranks #12 among counties in Alaska by population.
The typical household earns $48,233, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 30.5%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $72,700, with typical rent around $832.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 5.8%, below the national 35.0%. Around 6.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 6 minutes each way.
Kusilvak Census Area Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Kusilvak Census Area had a population of 7,469 in 2010 and 7,946 in 2024, a 6.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 8,384 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.45%.
7,946
Population (2024)
7,469
Population (2010)
8,384
Peak (2019)
0.45%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,469 |
| 2011 | 7,656 |
| 2012 | 7,800 |
| 2013 | 7,980 |
| 2014 | 8,107 |
| 2015 | 8,201 |
| 2016 | 8,180 |
| 2017 | 8,247 |
| 2018 | 8,349 |
| 2019 | 8,384 |
| 2020 | 8,369 |
| 2021 | 8,376 |
| 2022 | 8,196 |
| 2023 | 7,991 |
| 2024 | 7,946 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 93.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
23.6
Median Age
46.5%
Female
53.5%
Male
6.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 36.0% · Seniors (65+): 6.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $48,233$-41,103 vs state |
| Mean household income | $63,070 |
| Per-capita income | $16,657 |
| Poverty rate | 30.5%+23.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 10.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Kusilvak Census Area is professional & business services, accounting for 27.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
44.5%
Carpool
4.4%
Public transit
6.0%
Work from home
5.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$72,700$-260,600 vs state
Median home value
$832
Median rent
69.4%
Homeownership rate
2,341
Total housing units
80.8%
Occupied
19.2%
Vacant
30.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
88.8%
With health insurance
89.7%
With broadband internet
2.5%
Foreign-born
4.6%
Veterans (18+)
13.5%
With a disability
72.7%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
81.0%
High School+
5.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska has a population of 8,277 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Alaska. Population density is 0 people per square mile.
The population of Kusilvak Census Area has grown 6.4% since 2010 (7,469 → 7,946), a +0.44% annualized rate.
The median household income in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska is $48,233, with mean (average) household income of $63,070 and per-capita income of $16,657. 30.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Kusilvak Census Area, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (93.8%), White (3.2%), Black or African American (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska is 23.6 years. Residents are 46.5% female and 53.5% male.
The median home value in Kusilvak Census Area is $72,700 and median monthly rent is $832. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,341 total housing units, 19.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Kusilvak Census Area, Alaska is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 10.4%.
Anchorage is among the largest cities associated with Kusilvak 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.