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 $100,660 with a poverty rate of 2.48%. The median age in Cordova is 36.9 years: 40.4 years for males, and 34.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cordova was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,715 | 68.41% |
| Asian | 379 | 15.12% |
| Two or more races | 264 | 10.53% |
| Native American | 110 | 4.39% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.68% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.32% |
White
Asian
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 883 | 2.7 | 66.8 | 33.2 |
| Married | 570 | 3.16 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Non Family | 220 | 1.12 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Female | 56 | 3.48 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Male | 37 | 3.84 | 27 | 73 |
3.11
Average Family Size
2.7
Average Household Size
66.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 76 | 4.19% |
| Associates Degree | 174 | 9.58% |
| Bachelors Degree | 398 | 21.92% |
| Graduate Degree | 121 | 6.66% |
| High School Graduate | 550 | 30.29% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58 | 3.19% |
| Some College | 439 | 24.17% |
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 | 1,236 | 1,187 | 371 |
| Asian | 278 | 193 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 154 | 154 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 89 | 78 | 70 |
| Native American | 55 | 55 | 2 |
| Other Race | 17 | 17 | 15 |
| Islander | 14 | 14 | 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 88.24%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,466 | $71,652 | $42,500 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,371 | $0 | $51,048 |
| High School Graduate | $37,024 | $61,477 | $23,594 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,188 | $27,188 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,892 | $58,462 | $36,064 |
| Some College | $46,667 | $59,952 | $34,676 |
$46,892
Average Earnings
$58,462
Average Male
$36,064
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
80.19% of Cordova residents speak only English, while 19.81% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 16.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,595 | 43 | 2.7% |
| Hispanic | 112 | 11 | 9.82% |
| Multiple | 235 | 11 | 4.68% |
| Asian | 378 | 6 | 1.59% |
2.48%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.16%
Male Poverty Rate
1.7%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Hispanic, with 9.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cordova is Asian, with 1.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.66% |
| Some College | 1.01% |
| High School | 0.19% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 6.63% |
| Female Employed | 1.74% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,096 | $116,331 |
| Households | $79,526 | $100,660 |
| Married Families | $104,122 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,378 | $50,470 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.6%
Male Marriage Rate
67.6%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
172
Number of Veterans
107
Male Veterans
65
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 76 |
| Second Gulf War | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 59 |
| 18 to 34 | 43 |
| 75+ | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 11.23% |
| Hispanic | 26 | 29.89% |
| Native American | 9 | 16.36% |
| Islander | 7 | 50% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.97% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.34%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
12.1%
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
40.05%
Born in Cordova
85.48%
Native Born
14.52%
Foreign Born
10.01%
Non Citizen
4.51%
Naturalized
85.48% of Cordova residents were born in the United States, with 40.05% having been born in Alaska. 10.01% 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% |