In a previous article, we explored the city's history. The population of Tununak first appeared on the 1880 U.S. Census, when it was listed as "Tanunak," an unincorporated community of eight Inuit. The city was later incorporated as Tununak in 1975, disincorporated in 1997, and made a census-designated place in 2000. The population is estimated to be approximately 327. Ninety-seven percent of the residents are Native Alaskan.
In contrast, the areas that are green or brown are more diverse. By "diversity," we mean that there is a mix of people of different races living in these areas. By contrast, an area that is all white or black would be categorized as lacking diversity. The following chart shows the overall diversity of the population in Tununak, AK. While the area with the highest percentage of poverty is the largest, neighborhoods are generally smaller.
The percentage of households in Tununak, AK that owns a car is 64.1% higher than the national average. In addition, the median household income of the city of Tununak, AK is $163,600. The home appreciation in Tununak, AK over the last 10 years has been -3.1%. And despite the city's relatively low income, households in Tununak are still happy.
The Native Village of Tununak is a census-designated place. It is located in the Bethel Census Area and has a population of 327. Despite the small size, the population of Tununak is extremely active, participating in subsistence activities year-round. The city's climate is temperate, with cool summers and frigid winters. Its population is diverse and multicultural.