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Gambell city, AK

ZIP 99742 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working Class

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 99742

99742 has a population of 464 with a median age of 27.6 yrs (53.2% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
2.4%-96% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
0.0%
x
Other / Two+
97.6%
x
Age Groups
0–17
30.0%+36% vs US avg
x
18–64
62.7%+2% vs US avg
x
65+
7.3%-55% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
20.4%+84% vs US avg
x
High school
51.5%+97% vs US avg
x
Some college
23.5%-19% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
4.5%-86% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
19.0%-61% vs US avg
x
Never married
68.8%+104% vs US avg
x
Divorced
4.3%-59% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.9%
x
Diversity Index
5/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.1%+185% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
85.9%+1382% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
AmericanGermanScottish

Health & Community Indicators in 99742

Poverty Rate
28.9%+151% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.1%-49% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
23.1%+185% vs US avg
x
Disability
17.9%+34% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
20.5%+156% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
49.3%+322% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
85.9%+1382% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population464
Median age27.6
Poverty rate28.9%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White2.4%
Hispanic0.0%
Black0.0%
Asian0.0%