Chefornak is a city located in Bethel Census Area Alaska. Chefornak has a 2024 population of 484. Chefornak is currently declining at a rate of -1.22% annually and its population has decreased by -4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 506 in 2020.
The average household income in Chefornak is $69,321 with a poverty rate of 20.38%. The median age in Chefornak is 27 years: 25.4 years for males, and 28.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chefornak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 506 | 95.47% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 4.15% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.38% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
White
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 108 | 4.91 | 79.6 | 20.4 |
| Married | 61 | 5.43 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Male | 25 | 4.28 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 20 | 4.5 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 2 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
4.88
Average Family Size
4.91
Average Household Size
79.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 14 | 5.02% |
| Associates Degree | 8 | 2.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15 | 5.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 4 | 1.43% |
| High School Graduate | 151 | 54.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 12.54% |
| Some College | 52 | 18.64% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 277 | 228 | 17 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $20,625 | $0 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,917 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,386 | $0 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $25,313 | $0 | $21,250 |
$22,386
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
2.79% of Chefornak residents speak only English, while 97.21% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 97.21% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 506 | 108 | 21.34% |
20.38%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.95%
Male Poverty Rate
17.23%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chefornak is Native, with 21.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chefornak is Native, with 21.34% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.42%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.95%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.49% |
| Some College | 21.67% |
| High School | 19.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 24.68% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 75% |
| Female Employed | 9.09% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,833 | $69,200 |
| Households | $46,250 | $69,321 |
| Married Families | $62,031 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
24
Number of Veterans
21
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| Vietnam | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 35 to 54 | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 24 | 7.82% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.5%
Labor Force Participation
48.7%
Employment Rate
7.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
99.25%
Born in Chefornak
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Chefornak residents were born in the United States, with 99.25% having been born in Alaska. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 458 | -5 | -1.08% |
| 2028 | 463 | -5 | -1.07% |
| 2027 | 468 | -6 | -1.27% |
| 2026 | 474 | -5 | -1.04% |
| 2025 | 479 | -5 | -1.03% |
| 2024 | 484 | -6 | -1.22% |
| 2023 | 490 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2022 | 492 | -10 | -1.99% |
| 2021 | 502 | -4 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 506 | 38 | 8.12% |
| 2019 | 468 | 5 | 1.08% |
| 2018 | 463 | -2 | -0.43% |
| 2017 | 465 | 12 | 2.65% |
| 2016 | 453 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 453 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 453 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2013 | 452 | 21 | 4.87% |
| 2012 | 431 | 5 | 1.17% |
| 2011 | 426 | 7 | 1.67% |
| 2010 | 419 | 0 | 0% |