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The Circle Census Designated Place had a population of 101 as of July 1, 2017. Circle ranks in the lower quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Alaska. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Circle is located at latitude 65.8386 and longitude -144.1754 in Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) Borough. The formal boundaries for the Circle Census Designated Place (see map below) encompass a land area of 106.04 sq. miles and a water area of 0.54 sq. miles. Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) Borough is in the Alaska time zone (GMT -9). The elevation is 581 feet.
The Circle Census Designated Place (GNIS ID: 2418837) has a U1 Census Class Code which indicates a census designated place with an official federally recognized name. It also has a Functional Status Code of "S" which identifies a statistical entity.
The Circle Census Designated Place is located within the Yukon Flats Census Subarea of Yukon-Koyukuk (CA) Borough. Census subareas are statistical subdivisions of the county equivalents used in Alaska (boroughs, city and boroughs, municipalities, and census areas) and are the statistical equivalent of Micro Civil Divisions (MCDs) used in other states.
Beneath the boundary map are tables with Circle population, income and housing data, five-year growth projections and peer comparisons for key demographic data. The estimates are for July 1, 2017.
Alternate Unofficial Names for Circle: Circle City.
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 101 |
| Daytime Population: Workers | 30 |
| Daytime Population: Residents | 62 |
| Total Daytime Population (TDP) | 92 |
| Ratio TDP/Total Population1 | 0.91 |
| Population in Households | 100 |
| Population in Familes | 72 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 1 |
| Population Density2 | 1 |
| Diversity Index3 | 39 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $41,737 |
| Average Household Income | $49,321 |
| Per Capita Income | $21,727 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 52 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 29 (55.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 10 (19.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 13 (25.0%) |
| Median Home Value | $105,000 |
| Average Home Value | $133,333 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 39 |
| Average Household Size | 2.56 |
| Family Households | 20 |
| Average Family Size | 4 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR |
2010-2017 | 2017-2022 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | -0.4% | -0.6% |
| Households | -0.35% | -0.52% |
| Families | -3.03% | -1.02% |
| Median Household Income | -5.13% | |
| Per Capita Income | 2.02% |
The table below compares Circle to the other 354 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Alaska by rank and percentile using July 1, 2017 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 244 | 31st |
| Population Density | # 302 | 14th |
| Diversity Index | # 154 | 56th |
| Median Household Income | # 226 | 36th |
| Per Capita Income | # 210 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Alaska Census Data Comparison Tool.
