Wales, AK
Full City Profile · Alaska
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
286
Population
128/sq mi density
$38,125
Median Income
$13,448 per capita
$96,900
Home Value
$435,931 Zillow
28°F
Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$38,125 median income, 14.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$96,900 home value, /mo rent
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
286
Census 2023
Population Density
128
per square mile
Land Area
2.2
square miles (5.8 km²)
Median Age
20.7 yrs
47% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
62.2%
Male
37.8%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 0% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 0% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 92.3% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
7.7%
Black
0%
Hispanic
0%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 76% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 31.9% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
76%
Spanish
31.9%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
0.0%
Veterans
0.7%
88% below US avg (6%)
Disability
11.7%
10% below US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
81.8%
11% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
18.2%
112% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 286 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 128 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 2.2 sq mi |
| Median Age | 20.7 years |
Gender
| Male | 62.2% |
| Female | 37.8% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 7.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| English Only | 76.0% |
| Spanish | 31.9% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 0.0% |
| Veterans | 0.7% |
| Disability | 11.7% |
| Health Insurance | 81.8% |
| Uninsured | 18.2% |
| Broadband Access | 67.1% |