Alyeska Facts
| Area | 181.9 mi² |
| Population | 2,201 |
| Male Population | 1,208 (54.9%) |
| Female Population | 993 (45.1%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +57.7% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +15.2% |
| Median Age | 36.2 years (Male: 36.4, Female: 35.8) |
| Neighborhoods | Alyeska, Girdwood |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Alaska Daylight Time |
| Lat & Lng | 60.96094, -149.11215 |
Map of Alyeska
Interactive Map
Alyeska Population
Years 1975 to 2020
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,396 | 1,720 | 1,910 | 2,233 | 2,201 |
| Population Density | 7.7 / mi² | 9.5 / mi² | 10.5 / mi² | 12.3 / mi² | 12.1 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alyeska Population change from 2000 to 2015
Increase of 16.9% from year 2000 to 2015
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyeska | +60% | +29.8% | +16.9% |
| Alaska | +50.7% | +27.9% | +13.5% |
| United States | +46.9% | +27.2% | +13.7% |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alyeska Median Age
Median Age: 36.2 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyeska | 36.2 yrs | 35.8 yrs | 36.4 yrs |
| Alaska | 34 yrs | 34.1 yrs | 33.9 yrs |
| United States | 37.4 yrs | 38.7 yrs | 36.1 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Alyeska Population Density
Population Density: 12.1 / mi²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyeska | 2,201 | 181.9 sq mi | 12.1 / mi² |
| Alaska | 600,952 | 665,383.6 sq mi | 0.9 / mi² |
| United States | 321.6 million | 3,796,740.8 sq mi | 84.7 / mi² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Alyeska Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1500 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Alyeska CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alyeska | 68,476 tn | 31.11 tn | 376.4 tons/mi² |
| Alaska | 9,533,511 tn | 15.86 tn | 14.3 tons/mi² |
| United States | 5,664,619,810 tn | 17.62 tn | 1,492 tons/mi² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Alyeska CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 68,476 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 31.11 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/mi²/year) | 376.4 tons/mi² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (9) |
| Landslide | Medium (6) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/25/19 | 12:59 PM | 3.3 | 22 km | 25,000 m | 44km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 10/12/18 | 5:16 PM | 3 | 55.1 km | 36,800 m | 12km SE of Knik-Fairview, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 3/3/18 | 3:30 AM | 3.7 | 32.1 km | 100,200 m | 49km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/17 | 4:53 PM | 3.3 | 40.4 km | 28,800 m | 21km SSW of Whittier, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/16 | 10:39 PM | 4 | 23.8 km | 24,500 m | Kenai Peninsula, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 10/2/16 | 10:39 PM | 3.9 | 23.7 km | 24,500 m | 43km SSE of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/16 | 12:27 PM | 4 | 17.7 km | 37,600 m | Southern Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 8/30/16 | 12:27 PM | 3.8 | 17.7 km | 37,600 m | 41km ESE of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 7/24/16 | 1:24 AM | 3.1 | 37.8 km | 36,400 m | 15km E of Anchorage, Alaska | usgs.gov |
| 4/18/16 | 9:48 PM | 3.2 | 44.3 km | 16,700 m | 15km S of Whittier, Alaska | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
About Our Data
The data on this page is estimated using a number of publicly available tools and resources. It is provided without warranty, and could contain inaccuracies. Use at your own risk.