Chena Ridge is a CDP located in Fairbanks North Star Borough Alaska. Chena Ridge has a 2024 population of 5,243. Chena Ridge is currently declining at a rate of -0.74% annually and its population has decreased by -10.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,863 in 2020.
The average household income in Chena Ridge is $153,410 with a poverty rate of 6.28%. The median age in Chena Ridge is 37.7 years: 39.1 years for males, and 36.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chena Ridge was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,652 | 68.63% |
| Two or more races | 673 | 12.65% |
| Native American | 568 | 10.67% |
| Black or African American | 158 | 2.97% |
| Other race | 145 | 2.73% |
| Asian | 125 | 2.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,157 | 2.46 | 70.8 | 29.2 |
| Married | 1,276 | 3.08 | 88.2 | 11.8 |
| Non Family | 723 | 1.32 | 49.1 | 50.9 |
| Male | 106 | 3.17 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Female | 52 | 1.83 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.46
Average Household Size
70.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 341 | 8.99% |
| Bachelors Degree | 865 | 22.82% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,014 | 26.75% |
| High School Graduate | 712 | 18.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16 | 0.42% |
| Some College | 843 | 22.24% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,724 | 2,708 | 1,360 |
| Native American | 401 | 401 | 68 |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 228 | 133 |
| Hispanic | 159 | 159 | 114 |
| Black | 126 | 126 | 106 |
| Asian | 125 | 125 | 98 |
| Other Race | 105 | 105 | 39 |
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 84.13%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $73,854 | $70,795 | $78,480 |
| Graduate Degree | $83,683 | $84,567 | $74,191 |
| High School Graduate | $70,625 | $0 | $41,895 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $80,702 | $83,858 | $74,395 |
| Some College | $85,938 | $88,657 | $73,304 |
$80,702
Average Earnings
$83,858
Average Male
$74,395
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.88% of Chena Ridge residents speak only English, while 8.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 2.81% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,523 | 226 | 6.41% |
| Black | 158 | 52 | 32.91% |
| Other | 145 | 29 | 20% |
| Native | 568 | 23 | 4.05% |
| Multiple | 673 | 1 | 0.15% |
6.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.2%
Male Poverty Rate
4.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chena Ridge is Black, with 32.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chena Ridge is Multiple, with 0.15% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 14.47% |
| Some College | 6.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 4.7% |
| Male Employed | 3.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $148,793 | $185,501 |
| Households | $106,688 | $153,410 |
| Married Families | $163,533 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $72,543 | $86,759 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
64.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.6%
Male Marriage Rate
68.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
527
Number of Veterans
358
Male Veterans
169
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 207 |
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| Vietnam | 74 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 245 |
| 55 to 64 | 137 |
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 53 |
| 75+ | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 450 | 15.72% |
| Hispanic | 44 | 27.67% |
| Native American | 40 | 7.68% |
| Other Race | 37 | 35.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.42%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
71.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.2%
Employment Rate
6.1%
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
39.82%
Born in Chena Ridge
95.38%
Native Born
4.62%
Foreign Born
2.82%
Non Citizen
1.8%
Naturalized
95.38% of Chena Ridge residents were born in the United States, with 39.82% having been born in Alaska. 2.82% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5,243 | -39 | -0.74% |
| 2023 | 5,282 | -39 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 5,321 | -322 | -5.71% |
| 2021 | 5,643 | -220 | -3.75% |
| 2020 | 5,863 | -248 | -4.06% |
| 2019 | 6,111 | 208 | 3.52% |
| 2018 | 5,903 | -252 | -4.09% |
| 2017 | 6,155 | 411 | 7.16% |
| 2016 | 5,744 | 271 | 4.95% |
| 2015 | 5,473 | -198 | -3.49% |
| 2014 | 5,671 | -589 | -9.41% |
| 2013 | 6,260 | 631 | 11.21% |
| 2012 | 5,629 | -137 | -2.38% |
| 2011 | 5,766 | -25 | -0.43% |
| 2010 | 5,791 | 0 | 0% |