Chevak is a city located in Kusilvak Census Area Alaska. Chevak has a 2024 population of 893. Chevak is currently declining at a rate of -1.65% annually and its population has decreased by -6.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 952 in 2020.
The average household income in Chevak is $78,278 with a poverty rate of 28.4%. The median age in Chevak is 35.9 years: 52.2 years for males, and 30.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Chevak was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 298 | 68.98% |
| White | 123 | 28.47% |
| Two or more races | 11 | 2.55% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 60 | 4.78 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 30 | 7.13 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 13 | 3.31 | 100 | 0 |
| Non Family | 11 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Female | 6 | 3.17 | 100 | 0 |
5.37
Average Family Size
4.78
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 6.74% |
| Associates Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Bachelors Degree | 5 | 1.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 219 | 77.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 39 | 13.83% |
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 | 148 | 129 | 5 |
| White | 123 | 123 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 3.38%.
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.61% of Chevak residents speak only English, while 38.39% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 35.7% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 292 | 121 | 41.44% |
28.4%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.52%
Male Poverty Rate
58.93%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chevak is Native, with 41.44% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chevak is Native, with 41.44% 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 23.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 64.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30.77% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.32% |
| High School | 18.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 41.67% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $95,537 |
| Households | - | $78,278 |
| Married Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
70.5%
Male Marriage Rate
40.3%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 10 | 6.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
81.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
13.5%
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
68.98%
Born in Chevak
97.45%
Native Born
2.55%
Foreign Born
2.55%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.45% of Chevak residents were born in the United States, with 68.98% having been born in Alaska. 2.55% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 820 | -14 | -1.68% |
| 2028 | 834 | -15 | -1.77% |
| 2027 | 849 | -15 | -1.74% |
| 2026 | 864 | -14 | -1.59% |
| 2025 | 878 | -15 | -1.68% |
| 2024 | 893 | -15 | -1.65% |
| 2023 | 908 | -23 | -2.47% |
| 2022 | 931 | -22 | -2.31% |
| 2021 | 953 | 1 | 0.11% |
| 2020 | 952 | -134 | -12.34% |
| 2019 | 1,086 | 5 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 1,081 | 13 | 1.22% |
| 2017 | 1,068 | 10 | 0.95% |
| 2016 | 1,058 | -6 | -0.56% |
| 2015 | 1,064 | 23 | 2.21% |
| 2014 | 1,041 | 15 | 1.46% |
| 2013 | 1,026 | 14 | 1.38% |
| 2012 | 1,012 | 13 | 1.3% |
| 2011 | 999 | 65 | 6.96% |
| 2010 | 934 | 0 | 0% |