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Cost of living in Tanaina summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Tanaina. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Alaska. Key points include:
The cost of living in Tanaina is 125 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Tanaina is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Tanaina is $360,833.
The median income in Tanaina is $105,536.
Tanaina's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Tanaina Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Tanaina | Alaska | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 122 | 100 |
| Services | 123 | 117 | 100 |
| Groceries | 113 | 112 | 100 |
| Health | 133 | 137 | 100 |
| Housing | 115 | 113 | 100 |
| Transportation | 126 | 125 | 100 |
| Utilities | 123 | 116 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Tanaina, AK Weather
The average high in Tanaina is 44.5° and the average low is 25.6°.
There are 61.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 23.0 inches of precipitation each year with 90.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Tanaina |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 44.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 25.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 61.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 23.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 90.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Tanaina Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Tanaina
The current population in Tanaina is 9,646. The population has increased 11.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 9,646 | -0.9% |
| 2023 | 9,738 | 0.6% |
| 2022 | 9,682 | -6.1% |
| 2021 | 10,314 | -1.3% |
| 2020 | 10,449 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 10,464 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 10,520 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 10,512 | 8.0% |
| 2016 | 9,736 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 9,640 | 2.7% |
| 2014 | 9,391 | -0.1% |
| 2013 | 9,405 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 9,393 | -0.1% |
| 2011 | 9,403 | 8.9% |
| 2010 | 8,637 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Tanaina
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Tanaina is:
77.7% White with 7,498 White residents.
0.1% African American with 11 African American residents.
4.1% American Indian with 393 American Indian residents.
2.0% Asian with 195 Asian residents.
0.5% Hawaiian with 51 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 53 Other residents.
10.9% Two Or More with 1,047 Two Or More residents.
4.1% Hispanic with 398 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Tanaina | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.7% | 57.7% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.1% | 2.9% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 4.1% | 13.2% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 6.4% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.5% | 1.5% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 10.9% | 10.3% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 7.3% | 19.3% |
Gender in Tanaina
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Tanaina is 47.1% female with 4,546 female residents.
Tanaina is 52.9% male with 5,100 male residents.
| Gender | Tanaina | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 47.1% | 47.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 52.9% | 52.5% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Tanaina for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in Tanaina completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Tanaina completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in Tanaina completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Tanaina completed some college.
12.0% of adults in Tanaina completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Tanaina completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in Tanaina completed master's degree.
3.0% of adults in Tanaina completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Tanaina completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Tanaina | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 1.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 24.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 12.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 20.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 9.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Tanaina, Alaska
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1.9% of households in Tanaina earn Less than $10,000.
1.1% of households in Tanaina earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.6% of households in Tanaina earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.7% of households in Tanaina earn $25,000 to $34,999.
4.3% of households in Tanaina earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.0% of households in Tanaina earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.6% of households in Tanaina earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.7% of households in Tanaina earn $100,000 to $149,999.
15.9% of households in Tanaina earn $150,000 to $199,999.
14.3% of households in Tanaina earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Tanaina | AK | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.9% | 3.7% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.1% | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.7% | 4.9% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 4.3% | 8.9% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 14.7% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.6% | 13.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.7% | 19.9% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 15.9% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 14.3% | 14.6% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
