Gateway, AK
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gateway, Alaska Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
5,965
Unemployment
7.4%
Poverty
2.7%
Median Home
$333,200
Median Income
$105,786
Median Rent
$1,192
Gateway SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
8
Diversity
8.5
Safety
N/A
Amenities
6
Education
8.5
Commute
3
Gateway, AK Cost Of Living
127
Gateway's Overall Cost Of Living
Gateway's Overall Cost Of Living
1.3x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gateway | Alaska | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 127 | 127 | 100 | |
| Services | 117 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 128 | 134 | 100 | |
| Health | 149 | 150 | 100 | |
| Housing | 138 | 136 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 121 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 126 | 150 | 100 | |
Rankings for Gateway in Alaska
Map Of Gateway, AK
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1
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2
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3
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4
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5
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6
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7
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8
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9
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Population 2,637
Population over time in Gateway
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5,965 | -15.2% |
| 2019 | 7,037 | 5.1% |
| 2018 | 6,694 | 10.4% |
| 2017 | 6,061 | 8.0% |
| 2016 | 5,610 | 4.5% |
| 2015 | 5,367 | 3.8% |
| 2014 | 5,173 | -1.8% |
| 2013 | 5,269 | -3.1% |
| 2012 | 5,437 | -1.5% |
| 2011 | 5,518 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gateway
| Race | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.9% | 59.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 4.8% | 3.1% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 4.5% | 14.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 1.4% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.3% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 8.5% | 7.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.6% | 7.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gateway
| Gender | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.6% | 47.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.4% | 52.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gateway for adults over 25
| Education | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 3.0% | 4.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 26.0% | 28.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gateway, Alaska
| Income | Gateway | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.3% | 3.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.5% | 2.9% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 1.9% | 6.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 3.1% | 6.7% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.8% | 10.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 13.6% | 18.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.3% | 14.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.5% | 19.3% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 12.0% | 9.6% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 19.9% | 8.8% | 8.3% |
