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7%
Income/capita NAT. AVG.
45%
Household income NAT. AVG.
22%
Unemployment NAT. AVG.
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Income per capita$27,849$34,191$29,829
Median household income$30,500$74,444$55,322
Median income owner occupied$33,281$90,966$70,586
Median income renter occupied$18,750$51,397$35,192
Median earnings male$28,125$42,898$36,919
Median earnings female$0$30,988$26,250
Unemployment rate5.7%5.3%4.7%
Poverty level10.0%10.1%15.1%
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Key findings

  • The income per capita in Cantwell is 7% lower than the national average
  • The median household income in Cantwell is 45% lower than the national average
  • Male median earnings are 41% higher than female median earnings
  • The unemployment rate in Cantwell is 22% higher than the national average
  • The poverty level in Cantwell is 34% lower than the national average

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      $20,331 $30,500 $61,000
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      $49,624 $74,444 $148,888
      State
      $36,877 $55,322 $110,644
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      Cantwell median earnings by income bracket

      Cantwell employment by industry

      Labour TypeMaleFemale
      Construction industry19.5%19.5%
      Manufacturing sector4.9%4.9%
      Financial & insurance services0.0%0.0%
      Wholesale & retail services2.4%2.4%
      Public administration4.9%4.9%
      Transportation, warehousing & utilities17.1%17.1%
      Education, health & social services4.9%4.9%
      Other46.3%46.3%

      Nearby cities with high median household income

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Cantwell, AK210$30,50044.9%

      Cities with similar population

      City Population Household Income National Avg.
      Shungnak, AK210$60,0008.5%
      White Hills, AZ210$53,1483.9%
      Monson, CA210$51,1367.6%
      Point Reyes Station, CA210$0100.0%
      Parnell, IA210$45,75017.3%
      Cantwell, AK210$30,50044.9%
      Source: The Cantwell, AK employment data displayed above is derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).