Point Lay / Umiat, AK

Neighborhood

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

Demographics of Point Lay / Umiat

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

7.0%

Households with Children

60.0%

School Enrollment K-12

667

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 11.1%
School Age (5-17): 28.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 24.4%
Working Age (35-54): 21.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 7.3%
Seniors (65+): 7.2%

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: 17.8%
High School / GED: 52.6%
Some College or Associate's: 22.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 7.0%

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: 21.9%
Single Parents: 38.1%
Couples & Adults: 21.2%
Living Alone: 18.8%

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: 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 0.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 4.5%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 82.4%
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: 23.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 76.2%

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: 0.4%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 98.2%
Not Specified: 1.4%

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: 90.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 7.4%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.9%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

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: 58.4%
Spanish: 0.1%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.5%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 40.0%

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: 4.4%
Elementary (1-4): 8.7%
Middle School (5-8): 10.2%
High School (9-12): 8.4%
College / Graduate: 2.0%
Not Enrolled: 66.3%

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