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Alaska / AIANNHCE 6895 / Alaska Native area

McGrath

The full tribal profile includes the report map, demographic tables, broadband tables, FCC provider sections, and interactive charts.

0.0%25/3 availability
0.0%100/20 availability
0.0%1000/100 availability
4Fixed providers
AnchorageJuneauFairbanksTribal boundary detail62.9406°N, 155.5664°W43.24 sq mi
Figure 1. Location of McGrath within Alaska, with boundary detail (inset).

About the Tribal Area

McGrath in Alaska is the primary broadband planning geography for this alaska native village, and it . FCC BDC records show 4 fixed providers and 0 mobile providers across roughly 366 service locations, and current service levels of 0.0% at 25/3 Mbps, and 0.0% at 100/20.

Tribal Area Description

Anvsa lands in Alaska are associated with McGrath, a Alaska Native Village. The land base is relevant for broadband planning due to rural service coverage and middle-mile access constraints.

Website Summary: mnvcdev.muniweb.com

The Mc Grath Native Village Council page for Mc Grath functions as a community information page rather than a long-form tribal history. It emphasizes local contacts, community resources, and links to regional programs and services. The available content is oriented toward practical resources rather than a dedicated narrative profile for the tribe. The page includes sections on Skip to main navigation, Tribal Services, Administration, Project Bids & Proposals, and Committees.

Table 1. Demographics

Indicator201920202021202220232024
Population304231226226195255
Households11899899798135
Median age31.049.242.542.753.339.1
Male / Female43.1% / 56.9%41.6% / 58.4%38.1% / 61.9%35.4% / 64.6%40.0% / 60.0%45.1% / 54.9%
Avg. household size2.582.332.542.331.991.89
Pop. density (per sq mi)7.05.35.25.24.55.9
HH density (per sq mi)2.72.32.12.22.33.1

Table 2. Economic & Education

Indicator201920202021202220232024
Median household income$50,278$49,583$48,750$44,250$51,250$59,063
Per capita income$22,209$24,660$23,840$25,619$32,653$42,696
Poverty rate19.9%15.7%19.6%17.5%9.8%5.9%
Unemployment rate12.6%14.1%13.2%17.6%5.9%1.3%
HS diploma or higher69.9%72.6%68.5%69.4%64.4%61.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher14.8%16.6%12.8%19.1%18.1%18.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates. Queried by AIANNHCE code. Population and household density are calculated from Census population or households divided by land area in square miles.

Table 3. Download/Upload Speeds (Mbps)

PeriodDownloadUpload
2019Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2019Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2020Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q20.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q30.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2021Q40.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2022Q10.0 Mbps0.0 Mbps
2022Q26.2 Mbps1.9 Mbps
2022Q310.5 Mbps4.2 Mbps
2022Q476.6 Mbps6.0 Mbps
2023Q123.4 Mbps6.0 Mbps
2023Q231.9 Mbps7.0 Mbps
2023Q362.4 Mbps10.8 Mbps
2023Q498.3 Mbps11.6 Mbps
2024Q180.1 Mbps8.6 Mbps
2024Q295.7 Mbps6.5 Mbps
2024Q368.5 Mbps6.7 Mbps

Table 4. Coverage by Tier (%)

Year25/3100/201 Gbps
20150.0%0.0%0.0%
20160.0%0.0%0.0%
20170.0%0.0%0.0%
20180.0%0.0%0.0%
20190.0%0.0%0.0%
20200.0%0.0%0.0%
20210.0%0.0%0.0%
20220.0%0.0%0.0%
20230.0%0.0%0.0%
20240.0%0.0%0.0%

Table 5. Adoption (%)

YearAll householdsLow-income households
201718.7%17.9%
201829.3%57.9%
201933.9%66.7%
202034.3%57.1%
202132.6%23.5%
202211.3%30.8%
202316.3%41.7%
202413.3%36.4%

Table 6. Current Status (2024, %)

TierCoverage
25/3 Mbps0.0%
100/20 Mbps0.0%
1 Gbps0.0%

Table 7. Comparison with National Averages (%)

MetricTribalNational
25/3 Mbps0.0%92%
100/20 Mbps0.0%85%
Adoption13.3%78%

Sources: FCC Broadband Data Collection, Ookla Open Data Initiative, and U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. National benchmarks are carried over from the report comparison section.

Figure 2. Speed Trends (2019–2024)

Figure 3. Availability (2015–2025)

Figure 4. Adoption (2017–2024)

Figure 5. Current Status (2024)

Figure 6. Comparison with National Averages

Figure 7. Fixed Coverage by Technology (25/3 Mbps)

Figure 8. Mobile Area Coverage

Notes: speed trends reflect quarterly mean throughput. Availability shows the share of population with access. Tooltips on the charts expose the underlying values for each series.

Table 8. Broadband Provider Summary

MetricValue
Fixed broadband providers4
Mobile broadband providers0
Broadband serviceable locations366

Table 9. Broadband Providers

FixedMobile
GCI Holdings LLC
EchoStar Corporation
Viasat, Inc.
Space Exploration Technologies Corp.

Table 10. Fixed Coverage by Technology (% of locations)

Technology25/3100/20250/251 Gbps
Any Technology100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%
Fiber0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Cable0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Fixed Wireless0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Copper (DSL)0.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%
Satellite100.0%100.0%100.0%0.0%

Table 11. Mobile Coverage (% of area)

TechnologyCoverage
4G LTE0.0%
5G-NR (Speed Tier 1)0.0%
5G-NR (Speed Tier 2)0.0%
Total area (sq mi)131.244

Table 8. Coverage by Tier and Technology (% of locations)

Dec. 2022
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired95.60.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless95.60.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial95.60.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper95.60.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
June 2023
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired95.70.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless95.70.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial95.70.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper95.70.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Dec. 2023
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired95.60.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless95.60.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial95.60.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper95.60.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
June 2024
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired94.70.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless94.70.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial94.70.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper94.70.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Dec. 2024
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
All Wired94.70.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless94.70.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Any Terrestrial94.70.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper94.70.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.00.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
June 2025
Technology2/210/125/3100/20250/251000/100
All Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
All Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
All Wired94.80.00.00.00.00.0
All Wired and Licensed Fixed Wireless94.80.00.00.00.00.0
Any Technology100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
Any Terrestrial94.80.00.00.00.00.0
Cable0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Cable/Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Copper94.80.00.00.00.00.0
Fiber0.00.00.00.00.00.0
GSO Satellite100.0100.0100.00.00.00.0
Licensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0
NGSO Satellite100.0100.0100.0100.0100.00.0
Other0.00.00.00.00.00.0
Unlicensed Fixed Wireless0.00.00.00.00.00.0

FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 filing vintage. Coverage values show the share of residential broadband serviceable locations by technology and speed tier across D22, J23, D23, J24, D24, and J25 filings.

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC), June 2025 Filing (J25). Fixed coverage shows the share of residential broadband serviceable locations, and mobile coverage shows the share of tribal land area.