Chugach Census Area, Alaska's estimated 2024 population is 6,639 with a growth rate of -1.92% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Chugach Census Area, Alaska is the 15th largest county in Alaska. The 2010 population was 6,710 and has seen a growth of -1.06% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,989 | -130 | -2.12% |
| 2028 | 6,119 | -130 | -2.08% |
| 2027 | 6,249 | -130 | -2.04% |
| 2026 | 6,379 | -130 | -2% |
| 2025 | 6,509 | -130 | -1.96% |
| 2024 | 6,639 | -130 | -1.92% |
| 2023 | 6,769 | -130 | -1.88% |
| 2022 | 6,899 | -72 | -1.03% |
| 2021 | 6,971 | -109 | -1.54% |
| 2020 | 7,080 | 571 | 8.77% |
| 2019 | 6,509 | 22 | 0.34% |
| 2018 | 6,487 | -22 | -0.34% |
| 2017 | 6,509 | -33 | -0.5% |
| 2016 | 6,542 | 16 | 0.25% |
| 2015 | 6,526 | -96 | -1.45% |
| 2014 | 6,622 | -187 | -2.75% |
| 2013 | 6,809 | 38 | 0.56% |
| 2012 | 6,771 | -4 | -0.06% |
| 2011 | 6,775 | 65 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 6,710 | 0 | 0% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,053 | 72.56% |
| Two or more races | 731 | 10.5% |
| Asian | 419 | 6.02% |
| Native American | 321 | 4.61% |
| Other race | 276 | 3.96% |
| Black or African American | 96 | 1.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 68 | 0.98% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,679 | 2.48 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 1,439 | 3.03 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Non Family | 893 | 1.2 | 45.6 | 54.4 |
| Female | 177 | 3.92 | 57.6 | 42.4 |
| Male | 170 | 3.09 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
3.05
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
62.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 177 | 3.64% |
| Associates Degree | 650 | 13.37% |
| Bachelors Degree | 985 | 20.26% |
| Graduate Degree | 453 | 9.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,244 | 25.59% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33 | 0.68% |
| Some College | 1,319 | 27.13% |
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 | 3,594 | 3,490 | 1,116 |
| 2+ Races | 395 | 389 | 122 |
| Asian | 310 | 270 | 54 |
| Hispanic | 240 | 178 | 107 |
| Native American | 214 | 207 | 19 |
| Other Race | 208 | 155 | 73 |
| Black | 76 | 76 | 32 |
| Islander | 42 | 42 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 44.58%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,068 | $83,427 | $58,910 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,607 | $131,059 | $54,492 |
| High School Graduate | $43,966 | $65,694 | $28,917 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,444 | $54,063 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,585 | $67,745 | $40,872 |
| Some College | $47,222 | $65,029 | $36,202 |
$55,585
Average Earnings
$67,745
Average Male
$40,872
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.5% of Chugach Census Area, Alaska residents speak only English, while 13.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 6.91% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,908 | 220 | 4.48% |
| Native | 317 | 33 | 10.41% |
| Multiple | 694 | 25 | 3.6% |
| Asian | 418 | 22 | 5.26% |
| Islander | 68 | 16 | 23.53% |
| Hispanic | 325 | 12 | 3.69% |
| Black | 90 | 10 | 11.11% |
4.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.91%
Male Poverty Rate
4.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is Islander, with 23.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is Multiple, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.46%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.18% |
| Some College | 5.14% |
| High School | 4.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.92% |
| Female Employed | 3.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.26% |
| Male Employed | 1.95% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $105,756 | $122,280 |
| Households | $88,565 | $109,799 |
| Married Families | $112,062 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $62,106 | $80,480 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
57.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.7%
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
545
Number of Veterans
450
Male Veterans
95
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 221 |
| Second Gulf War | 159 |
| First Gulf War | 101 |
| World War II | 11 |
| Korea | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 151 |
| 55 to 64 | 150 |
| 18 to 34 | 99 |
| 75+ | 88 |
| 35 to 54 | 57 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 472 | 12.1% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 6.92% |
| Other Race | 21 | 10.1% |
| Native American | 18 | 7.66% |
| Islander | 4 | 6.9% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.28% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.71%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.33%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
8.7%
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
36.17%
Born in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
94.6%
Native Born
5.4%
Foreign Born
1.85%
Non Citizen
3.55%
Naturalized
94.6% of Chugach Census Area, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 36.17% having been born in Alaska. 1.85% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.