Demographics & People — Gateway, Alaska
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,716 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~7,200 |
| Median Age | 33.8 |
| Total Households | 2,027 |
| Family Households | 1,699 |
| Average Household Size | 3.31 |
| Diversity Index | 0.2965 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,002 |
| Black or African American | 244 |
| Asian | 178 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 592 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,780 |
| Other groups | 1,488 |
| German | 1,043 |
| English | 905 |
| Irish | 890 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 688 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 384 |
| Norwegian | 300 |
| American | 215 |
| French (except Basque) | 185 |
Language
| English Only | 5,840 |
| Spanish | 75 |
| Population 5+ | 6,182 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 693 |
| Population 18+ | 3,907 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 15.2% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gateway, Alaska.