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Gustavus, AK

Founded 1917Hoonah–Angoon Census AreaElev. 3 m
Population
610
Median home
$276,500
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
1
Sex offenders
0

Overview

About Gustavus

Gustavus is a city in Alaska with about 610 residents. Gustavus was founded in 1917 and sits in Hoonah–Angoon Census Area. The median age is 51.5 and the median household income is $64,167. Homes carry a median value of $276,500, and about 83% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (89.3%). Around 32% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 20 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
610
Median age
51.5
Median household income
$64,167
Per-capita income
$39,086
Poverty rate
10.7%
High-school grad or higher
93.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
Unemployment
9.9%
Avg. commute
20.4 min
Work from home
5.1%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White89.3%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts42.7%
Sales & office20.9%
Service19.9%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance12.6%
Production, transportation & material moving4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$276,500
Median gross rent
$1,106/mo
Owner-occupied
82.8%
Median year built
1994
Households
262
Avg. household size
2.24

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Above average

Gustavus has 1 public school.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading75%
Math75%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Gustavus SchoolOtherGrades -112

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Gustavus vs Alaska and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Gustavus.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Hoonah-Angoon County
AvalancheVery High
LandslideRelatively Moderate
EarthquakeRelatively Low
Winter weatherRelatively Low
Coastal floodingVery Low
Cold waveVery Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Gustavus is in Hoonah-Angoon County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Gustavus was founded in 1917 and sits in Hoonah–Angoon Census Area. Elevation ~3 m.

Map of Gustavus
Gustavus, AK
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Nearby cities
Hoonah (24 mi)Juneau city and (56 mi)Sitka city and (87 mi)Wrangell city and (208 mi)Klawock (222 mi)Craig (226 mi)

Common questions

Gustavus — frequently asked

What is the population of Gustavus, Alaska?
Gustavus has a population of about 610, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Gustavus?
The median home value in Gustavus is $276,500, and the median gross rent is $1,106/month (U.S. Census ACS).
What natural-disaster risks does Gustavus face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Hoonah-Angoon County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including avalanche, landslide, earthquake.
How many schools are in Gustavus?
Gustavus has 1 public schools (). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Gustavus?
Public registry data lists 0 registered sex offenders in or near Gustavus. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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