Gustavus, AK

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Gustavus

Neighborhood

Hoonah-Angoon, AK

Killisnoo / Game Creek

Mud Bay / Excursion Inlet

Dobson Landing / Fairhaven

Douglas / West Juneau

Downtown Flats / Chicken Ridge Neighborhood

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Gustavus

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

34.4%

Households with Children

16.3%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 0.8%
School Age (5-17): 19.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.6%
Working Age (35-54): 23.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.5%
Seniors (65+): 31.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 7.7%
High School / GED: 24.4%
Some College or Associate's: 33.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 34.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 15.1%
Single Parents: 1.2%
Couples & Adults: 35.9%
Living Alone: 47.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 87.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.4%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 5.2%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 40.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.8%
Other White: 59.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 0.0%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 100.0%
Not Specified: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 33.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 62.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.0%
Spanish: 5.1%
European & Indo-European: 2.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.0%
Elementary (1-4): 3.4%
Middle School (5-8): 7.8%
High School (9-12): 7.0%
College / Graduate: 4.4%
Not Enrolled: 77.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources