Copper Center is a CDP located in Chugach Census Area Alaska. Copper Center has a 2024 population of 329. Copper Center is currently declining at a rate of 0% annually and its population has increased by 17.08% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 281 in 2020.
The average household income in Copper Center is $68,719 with a poverty rate of 5.84%. The median age in Copper Center is 41.1 years: 39.9 years for males, and 43.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Copper Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 175 | 56.09% |
| White | 97 | 31.09% |
| Two or more races | 37 | 11.86% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.96% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 122 | 2.42 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.15 | 25 | 75 |
| Married | 45 | 3.24 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Female | 13 | 5.46 | 69.2 | 30.8 |
| Male | 4 | 2.25 | 0 | 100 |
3.5
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
52.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 7.87% |
| Associates Degree | 17 | 7.87% |
| Bachelors Degree | 14 | 6.48% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 5.09% |
| High School Graduate | 80 | 37.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9 | 4.17% |
| Some College | 68 | 31.48% |
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 | 110 | 94 | 8 |
| White | 85 | 82 | 14 |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 11 | 3 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,750 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $96,667 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $49,375 | $0 | $51,250 |
| Some College | $47,500 | $0 | $49,375 |
$49,375
Average Earnings
$0
Average Male
$51,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.13% of Copper Center residents speak only English, while 3.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.94% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 175 | 10 | 5.71% |
| Multiple | 33 | 5 | 15.15% |
| White | 97 | 3 | 3.09% |
5.84%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.05%
Male Poverty Rate
8.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Copper Center is Multiple, with 15.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Copper Center is White, with 3.09% 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 2.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.58%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34.62% |
| Some College | 8.24% |
| High School | 2.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 2.99% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $81,250 | $92,423 |
| Households | $61,250 | $68,719 |
| Married Families | $91,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,143 | $44,155 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
30
Number of Veterans
30
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
| 75+ | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19 | 20.88% |
| Native American | 11 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.3%
Labor Force Participation
50.2%
Employment Rate
15.9%
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
70.19%
Born in Copper Center
99.04%
Native Born
0.96%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.96%
Naturalized
99.04% of Copper Center residents were born in the United States, with 70.19% 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 Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 329 | 0 | 0% |
| 2023 | 329 | 0 | 0% |
| 2022 | 329 | -16 | -4.64% |
| 2021 | 345 | 64 | 22.78% |
| 2020 | 281 | 36 | 14.69% |
| 2019 | 245 | -54 | -18.06% |
| 2018 | 299 | -98 | -24.69% |
| 2017 | 397 | 62 | 18.51% |
| 2016 | 335 | -70 | -17.28% |
| 2015 | 405 | 27 | 7.14% |
| 2014 | 378 | -1 | -0.26% |
| 2013 | 379 | 26 | 7.37% |
| 2012 | 353 | 7 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 346 | 18 | 5.49% |
| 2010 | 328 | 0 | 0% |