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Gustavus (AK) Streets, Geographical, Population & More

Population of Gustavus, Alaska

StateAlaska
Land Area (mi²)36.4 sq mi
Density (mi²)19.2/sq mi
2022 Growth Rate3.11% (21)
Growth Since 202041.38% (204)
Rank in State89th
Rank in Country17172th

The population of Gustavus, AK in 2022 is estimated to be 697. This is an increase of 3.11% (21 people) compared to the population in 2021.

Population of Gustavus by Race

Population by Race
  • Total
  • Hispanic
  • Non-Hispanic
Race
Population
Percentage

Population of Gustavus by Age

Gustavus Population Pyramid 2022
Gustavus Median Age
53.2
Total
55.1
Male
52.2
Female
Gustavus Sex Ratio
41.38%
204
Male
58.62%
289
Female
Gustavus Age Dependency Ratio
44.5
Old Age Dependency Ratio
24.3
Child Dependency Ratio
Gustavus Adults
422
Adults
(130 of whom are seniors) in Gustavus.

Population of Gustavus by Year

Year
PopulationGrowthAnnual Growth Rate

Poverty Rate of Gustavus

Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
  • 6.9%

    Overall Poverty Rate

  • 8.82%

    Male Poverty Rate

  • 5.54%

    Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in Gustavus

While the overall poverty rate of Gustavus is 6.9%, the rate varies greatly by race. The percentage of people who fell below the poverty line is highest for () and is lowest for (0%).

Across all races and ethnicities, the female poverty rate (5.54%) is generally lower than the male poverty rate (8.82%).

Poverty Rate of Gustavus by Employment Status and Sex

2.94%
Female Employed
0%
Female Unemployed
0%
Male Employed
0%
Male Unemployed

Poverty Rate of Gustavus by Education

77.78%
Less Than 9th Grade
1.49%
High School
6.15%
Some College
0%
Bachelors or Greater

Language of Gustavus

  • All Ages
  • 5-17
  • 18-64
  • 65+
Top Languages in Gustavus

The most common language spoken in Gustavus is English, with 97.15% of people speaking Only English. In addition, 2.85% of people speak Other Indo-European Languages, coming in second.

Educational Attainment of Gustavus by Race

  • Percentage
  • Count
Race
Total
High School
Bachelors

students have the highest high school graduation rate of all races and ethnicities in Gustavus, at .

Compared to other races and ethnicities, students have the highest bachelor's degree rate at .

Educational Attainment of Gustavus by Sex (over 25)

Education AttainedCountPercentage
Graduate Degree327.94%
Bachelors Degree8220.35%
Associates Degree9623.82%
Some College9924.57%
High School Graduate6716.63%
9th to 12th Grade276.7%
Less Than 9th Grade00%

Earnings Statistics of Gustavus by Educational Attainment

Education AttainedAverageMaleFemale

$38,333

Average Earnings

$53,269

Average Male

$25,750

Average Female

Employment of Gustavus by Education

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Employment of Gustavus by Age

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate
62.1%
Labor Force Participation
60.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate

Employment of Gustavus by Race

  • Labor Force Participation
  • Employment Rate
  • Unemployment Rate

Marital Status of Gustavus

Marriage Rates

  • 56.3%

    Overall Marriage Rate

  • 62.6%

    Male Marriage Rate

  • 51.8%

    Female Marriage Rate

Gustavus Marriage

In Gustavus, 62.6% of males have never been married, a higher rate than females who have never been married.

Females are more likely to be married at age 35-44, while males are more likely to be married at age 55-64.

Households and Families of Gustavus

Gustavus Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Gustavus Household Types

Type
Owner
Renter
86.5%

Rate of Home Ownership

Households of Gustavus by Type

3.48
Average Family Size
2.64
Average Family Size
Type
Count
PercentageOwned
Streets