Hooper Bay, Alaska — Who's Moving In and Out
In the most recent IRS tax year (2022-2023), about 101 people moved into Kusilvak Census Area from elsewhere in the United States, while 262 moved out - a net loss of 161 residents. Households moving in reported an average income of $34,104, compared with $29,543 for those leaving - the county is attracting higher earners than it loses. Migration is measured at the county level from address changes on federal tax returns.
Migration Flows
▬ people arriving ▬ people leaving — thicker lines mean more movers
Where New Residents Come From
| # | Origin County | People | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Bethel Census Area | 46 | $30,652 |
Where Departing Residents Go
| # | Destination County | People | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anchorage Municipality | 153 | $24,384 |
| 2. | Bethel Census Area | 55 | $37,700 |
Source: Internal Revenue Service, Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data. Counts reflect tax filers and their dependents; people who don't file federal returns aren't captured.