Kipnuk, Alaska — Who's Moving In and Out
In the most recent IRS tax year (2022-2023), about 363 people moved into Bethel from elsewhere in the United States, while 638 moved out - a net loss of 275 residents. Households moving in reported an average income of $55,301, compared with $76,418 for those leaving - the county is losing higher earners than it attracts. 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. | Anchorage Municipality | 132 | $36,343 |
| 2. | Kusilvak Census Area | 55 | $37,700 |
Where Departing Residents Go
| # | Destination County | People | Avg Income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Anchorage Municipality | 262 | $69,518 |
| 2. | Kusilvak Census Area | 46 | $30,652 |
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.