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Wainwright, AK
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Population: 556
Home Price: $92,300
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Overview
Wainwright is a village in the state of Alaska with a population of 556. Wainwright has a short summer and cold winter climate.
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Village
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(F) Poor
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
NA
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(D) Fair
Average Commute:
5.1 minutes
Walkability:
(A) Excellent
Climate:
Short Summer and Cold Winter
Shopping Mall:
-
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
-
Social and Economic Statistics of Wainwright, AK
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Per Capita Income
$27,039
$29,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$84,000
$59,648
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
13.1%
13.1%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
3.7%
16.5%
10.5%
Age
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Median Age
28.9
37.7
42.3
Gender
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Male
49.8%
53.9%
49.8%
Female
50.2%
46.1%
50.2%
Race
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
White
7.2%
41.8%
80.3%
Black or African American
0.0%
0.7%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
87.1%
47.1%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
2.1%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.3%
0.2%
Other Race
0.0%
0.7%
2.7%
Multiracial
5.8%
7.3%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Median Home Price
$92,300
$176,926
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$585
$773
$801
Family Households
41.3%
41.3%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
27.5%
27.5%
26.2%
Homeowners
68.1%
70.3%
72.9%
Renters
31.9%
29.7%
27.1%
Education
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
7.3%
8.9%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
51.9%
51.9%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
25.0%
23.6%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
3.2%
5.6%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
1.9%
11.5%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Mathematics
NA%
31.4%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
NA%
35.8%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Murder
NA
5.7
3.0
Rape
NA
207.7
38.0
Robbery
NA
47.1
40.7
Assault
NA
525.0
188.5
Property Crime
Wainwright
Alaska
United States
Burglary
NA
368.5
336.1
Theft
NA
2058.3
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
288.2
167.1
Arson
NA
25.4
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wainwright, AK
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
carrot cake
mise en place
quiche
pizza
bread
raclette
hot sauce
salad
mojito
kimchi
chicken wings
savory
burger
vegetables
cheesecake
ramen
flavors
dessert
cafe
pasta
video games
gaming
nba
football
hockey
golf
recruiting
teams
nfl
disc golf
swimming
softball
pga
bball
esports
outdoors
racing
coaches
baseball
basketball
nft
nature
drawing
studios
icon
poster
museum
nfts
library
collection
creative
video games
fighting games
gaming
anime
books
disc golf
adventures
rpgs
crossfit
youtuber
outdoors
hunting
gaming
sports
tv
hub
drama
publicity
studios
advertising
television
creative
summer
sports
air conditioning
aviation
visitors
wildlife
beach
nature
winter
tents
swimming
cabin
ski
hunting
marketplace
shoppers
bulk
souvenirs
candles
apparel
cafe
furniture
advertising
restaurants
pickup
clothing
walmart
restaurant
amazon
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