The population of Egegik is composed largely of people from various nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. This city ranks 2nd in population density, just below Naknek, which has the highest proportion of Native residents. However, it is still relatively small, with only 17.3% of its population being of any other ethnic background. Listed below are some interesting statistics about the city. These numbers will give you an idea of what to expect if you visit Egegik.
There are three main racial groups living below the poverty line in Egegik. These are White, Native American, and Black. The income thresholds for each group vary by composition and size of the household. If a household earns less than the poverty level, it falls into the "poverty line" category. In Egegik, AK, this means that the average income is below the poverty line for those living there.
The percentage of non-English speaking residents in Egegik is 17.2%, while 0.0% of the population is American Indian & Alaska Native. There are 92.2% of Egegik residents working in the government, and 88.9% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median household income in Egegik is $63,125, and the majority of residents are employed.
During the 2000 census, the Alaska Census Bureau employed airplanes to survey the population. A veteran prop-engine pilot was contracted to fly the census team, and he was able to spot twenty previously unknown housing units. The census also shows that the percentage of non-U.S. citizens in Egegik is still higher than the national average of 64 percent. Egegik's homeownership rate is 88.9%, and the homeownership rate is higher than the neighboring geographies. The average car ownership rate in Egegik is one car per household, with most residents walking to work for 13.2 minutes.