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 | 5,015 | 71.64% |
| Two or more races | 574 | 8.2% |
| Asian | 489 | 6.99% |
| Native American | 371 | 5.3% |
| Other race | 344 | 4.91% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 1.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 94 | 1.34% |
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 | 2,755 | 2.45 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 1,442 | 3.12 | 71.8 | 28.2 |
| Non Family | 937 | 1.15 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Female | 198 | 3.47 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Male | 178 | 2.78 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
3.04
Average Family Size
2.45
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 181 | 3.67% |
| Associates Degree | 569 | 11.54% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,001 | 20.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 550 | 11.16% |
| High School Graduate | 1,172 | 23.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 1.79% |
| Some College | 1,368 | 27.75% |
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 | 3,533 | 3,412 | 1,191 |
| Asian | 338 | 252 | 36 |
| 2+ Races | 303 | 303 | 83 |
| Other Race | 289 | 234 | 127 |
| Hispanic | 289 | 221 | 124 |
| Native American | 264 | 257 | 18 |
| Islander | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Black | 70 | 70 | 37 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 52.86%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $56,595 | $80,726 | $42,270 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,000 | $127,309 | $72,813 |
| High School Graduate | $41,111 | $71,094 | $25,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $26,964 | $28,438 | $0 |
| Overall | $52,725 | $69,386 | $33,944 |
| Some College | $43,598 | $63,968 | $31,952 |
$52,725
Average Earnings
$69,386
Average Male
$33,944
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.06% of Chugach Census Area, Alaska residents speak only English, while 14.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 7.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,865 | 206 | 4.23% |
| Multiple | 541 | 59 | 10.91% |
| Asian | 488 | 39 | 7.99% |
| Islander | 94 | 25 | 26.6% |
| Hispanic | 400 | 12 | 3% |
| Native | 367 | 10 | 2.72% |
4.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.49%
Male Poverty Rate
5.44%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is Islander, with 26.6% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Chugach Census Area, Alaska is Native, with 2.72% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.43%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 5.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 6.98% |
| Some College | 3.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.78% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 5.18% |
| Female Employed | 4.58% |
| Male Employed | 3.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.22% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,290 | $113,269 |
| Households | $83,068 | $103,289 |
| Married Families | $105,909 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $58,457 | $80,007 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.3%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
556
Number of Veterans
408
Male Veterans
148
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 232 |
| Second Gulf War | 175 |
| First Gulf War | 69 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Korea | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 18 to 34 | 141 |
| 55 to 64 | 96 |
| 35 to 54 | 87 |
| 75+ | 85 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 495 | 12.75% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 9.76% |
| Other Race | 21 | 7.27% |
| Native American | 18 | 6.06% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 4.05% |
| Islander | 7 | 8.43% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.51%
Veteran Poverty Rate
55.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.7%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
8.8%
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
34.54%
Born in Chugach Census Area, Alaska
91.89%
Native Born
8.11%
Foreign Born
5.19%
Non Citizen
2.93%
Naturalized
91.89% of Chugach Census Area, Alaska residents were born in the United States, with 34.54% having been born in Alaska. 5.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.