Gustavus

County:: Hoonah-Angoon Census Area
County Seat:: No
Area (mi²):: 36.358
State:: Alaska

Gustavus is a city located in Hoonah-Angoon Census Area, Alaska. Gustavus has a 2025 population of 583. Gustavus is currently declining at a rate of -2.35% annually and its population has decreased by -10.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 655 in 2020.

The average household income in Gustavus is $82,867 with a poverty rate of 10.66%.The median age in Gustavus is 51.5 years: 51.8 years for males, and 49.9 years for females.

Demographics

The racial composition of Gustavus includes 89.34% White, 4.75% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race	Population	Percentage (of total)
White	545	89.34%
Two or more races	36	5.9%
Native American	29	4.75%

Gustavus Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Gustavus' average per capita income is $21,750. Household income levels show a median of $64,167. The poverty rate stands at 10.66%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.

Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.

Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.

Name	Median	Mean
Families	$108,438	$114,913
Married Families	$108,438	-
Households	$64,167	$82,867
Non Families	$25,357	$47,159

$21,750

Average Income

$64,167

Median Household Income

10.66%

Poverty Rate