Economy & Jobs — Wainwright, Alaska
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $93,750 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$97,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $27,123 |
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| Poverty Rate | 12.0% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.6% |
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| In Labor Force | 228 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Professional | 46.5% |
| Public Admin | 20.9% |
| Education Healthcare | 15.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Grocery Stores | 8 |
| Hotels Motels | 5 |
| General Merchandise | 4 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 4 |
| Fast Food | 4 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
