Cordova is a city located in Chugach Census Area Alaska. Cordova has a 2024 population of 2,432. Cordova is currently declining at a rate of -1.66% annually and its population has decreased by -6.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,594 in 2020.
The average household income in Cordova is $107,247 with a poverty rate of 1.28%. The median age in Cordova is 37.8 years: 40.7 years for males, and 36.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,749 | 72.72% |
| Two or more races | 295 | 12.27% |
| Asian | 245 | 10.19% |
| Native American | 92 | 3.83% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.54% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.33% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 861 | 2.59 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Married | 547 | 2.81 | 82.1 | 17.9 |
| Non Family | 204 | 1.19 | 42.2 | 57.8 |
| Female | 75 | 4.08 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Male | 35 | 4.09 | 20 | 80 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.59
Average Household Size
68.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 17 | 1.02% |
| Associates Degree | 220 | 13.2% |
| Bachelors Degree | 311 | 18.66% |
| Graduate Degree | 162 | 9.72% |
| High School Graduate | 561 | 33.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26 | 1.56% |
| Some College | 370 | 22.2% |
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 | 1,253 | 1,237 | 385 |
| Asian | 216 | 189 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 129 | 42 |
| Native American | 41 | 41 | 1 |
| Hispanic | 37 | 30 | 23 |
| Other Race | 13 | 13 | 11 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 84.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $74,000 | $88,659 | $58,125 |
| Graduate Degree | $54,063 | $0 | $53,438 |
| High School Graduate | $37,824 | $39,625 | $36,295 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $53,327 | $61,688 | $38,929 |
| Some College | $52,857 | $61,813 | $34,861 |
$53,327
Average Earnings
$61,688
Average Male
$38,929
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.73% of Cordova residents speak only English, while 16.27% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 13.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,646 | 20 | 1.22% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 9 | 36% |
| Multiple | 269 | 9 | 3.35% |
1.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.44%
Male Poverty Rate
2.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Hispanic, with 36% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is White, with 1.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.48%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.07% |
| Some College | 0.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 3.33% |
| Male Employed | 0.88% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $106,250 | $120,726 |
| Households | $88,538 | $107,247 |
| Married Families | $111,116 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $61,429 | $60,561 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.9%
Male Marriage Rate
64.5%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
155
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| Second Gulf War | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 7 |
| Korea | 1 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 63 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 140 | 10.5% |
| Native American | 8 | 19.51% |
| Islander | 4 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
62.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
54.3%
Employment Rate
10.9%
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
42.79%
Born in Cordova
91.52%
Native Born
8.48%
Foreign Born
2.99%
Non Citizen
5.49%
Naturalized
91.52% of Cordova residents were born in the United States, with 42.79% having been born in Alaska. 2.99% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,230 | -41 | -1.81% |
| 2028 | 2,271 | -40 | -1.73% |
| 2027 | 2,311 | -40 | -1.7% |
| 2026 | 2,351 | -41 | -1.71% |
| 2025 | 2,392 | -40 | -1.64% |
| 2024 | 2,432 | -41 | -1.66% |
| 2023 | 2,473 | -48 | -1.9% |
| 2022 | 2,521 | -33 | -1.29% |
| 2021 | 2,554 | -40 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 2,594 | 411 | 18.83% |
| 2019 | 2,183 | 6 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 2,177 | -16 | -0.73% |
| 2017 | 2,193 | -6 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 2,199 | 13 | 0.59% |
| 2015 | 2,186 | -36 | -1.62% |
| 2014 | 2,222 | -59 | -2.59% |
| 2013 | 2,281 | 17 | 0.75% |
| 2012 | 2,264 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2011 | 2,268 | 19 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 2,249 | 0 | 0% |