Population 64 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Halibut Cove
Household size in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.65 | 2.79 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.37 | 2.88 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.44 | 2.91 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.68 | 2.72 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.07 | −0.03 |
Households in Halibut Cove average 2.68 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65).
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.8 | 35.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.4 | 35.2 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 50.9 | 35.9 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.7 | 37.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 48.7, Halibut Cove is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 35.8, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.7% | 13.4% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 12.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.7% | 11.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −2.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Halibut Cove: 6.7% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Halibut Cove
Renters in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 35.3% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 35.1% | 36.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 35.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 12.3% | 33.2% | 34.8% |
| Change | −15.1 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.5 pts |
Halibut Cove is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 12.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 71.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 14.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 64.1% | 15.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 64.2% | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 58.7% | 15.2% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.5 pts | +1.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 58.7% of the housing in Halibut Cove, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1982 | 1982 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1984 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1985 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1987 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Homes in Halibut Cove are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The picture is much the same across Alaska.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $395 | $1,067 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $432 | $1,192 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $658 | $1,322 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $575 | $1,518 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$180 | +$451 | +$606 |
Rent in Halibut Cove runs $575 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent takes 14.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Halibut Cove
Bachelor's degrees in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.6% | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 26.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 29.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 35.2% | 31.1% | 35.6% |
| Change | +20.5 pts | +4.9 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Halibut Cove as nationally: 35.2% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Alaska overall (31.1%).
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.9% | 90.6% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 94.1% | 91.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.4% | 92.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.4% | 93.3% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +2.7 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Halibut Cove: 97.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Halibut Cove
| Period | Halibut Cove | Alaska | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.7% | 9.2% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 9.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 7.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 6.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.3 pts | −3.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in Halibut Cove than nationally: unemployment was 4.4%, against 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Halibut Cove compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Halibut Cove | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Kachemak | 2.53 | 41.4 | 7.6% | 14.4% | 24.6% | 1995 | $1,168 | 39.0% | 92.7% | 5.0% |
| Homer | 2.36 | 41.1 | 8.4% | 27.0% | 21.4% | 1992 | $1,203 | 39.2% | 94.5% | 6.8% |
| Diamond Ridge | 2.55 | 40.9 | 6.8% | 13.6% | 24.1% | 1995 | $1,235 | 41.2% | 94.5% | 3.8% |
| Seldovia | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Anchor Point | 2.18 | 49.7 | 4.9% | 18.5% | 27.7% | 1992 | $1,107 | 21.2% | 88.7% | 9.1% |
| Port Graham | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Happy Valley | 2.14 | 57.0 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 47.2% | 1994 | $900 | 25.7% | 90.8% | 5.6% |
| Nanwalek | 2.68 | 48.7 | 6.7% | 12.3% | 58.7% | 1986 | $575 | 35.2% | 97.4% | 4.4% |
| Ninilchik | 2.14 | 57.0 | 6.7% | 13.4% | 47.2% | 1994 | $900 | 25.7% | 90.8% | 5.6% |
| Cohoe | 2.26 | 51.6 | 3.8% | 16.6% | 32.4% | 1995 | $1,444 | 27.4% | 95.3% | 11.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Halibut Cove. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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