Median Income
$82,000
9% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
6.7%
80% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$745
36% lower than US avg
Unemployment
16.7%
364% higher than US avg
How Carmacks Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population588
Median AgeN/A
Density41/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 94%
Economy
B
Median Income$82,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment16.7%
PovertyN/A
Commute16 min
Housing
A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$745
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units260
Rent Burden7.7%
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+33.3%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Carmacks a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Carmacks receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Carmacks offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Carmacks is $82,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 16.7%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
Renters pay a median of $745 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability.
Education
6.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 33.3% have completed high school.
Carmacks has a population of 588 with a density of 41 people per square mile. The city is predominantly White (93.9%), with 4.4% Asian.
Population
588
Total Population
2021 Census
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 85.6% |
| 9% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 94% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 13.6% |
The median household income in Carmacks is $82,000, which is 9% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 16.7% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $82,000 |
| 9% above US avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 16.7% |
| 364% above US avg |
| |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 16.2 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.6% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 4.3% |
Monthly rent averages $745 (36% below US avg).
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $745 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 7.7% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 40.4% |
| Renter-Occupied | 36.5% |
| Housing Units | 260 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Carmacks vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Carmacks vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Area | 14.2 sq mi (36.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 41/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 62.0884°N, 136.2930°W |
| Timezone | America/Whitehorse |