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Demographic Profile

Chugach Census Area

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Snapshot

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Total Population
7000
CAGR (2011-2025)
- %
Median Age
37.8 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
13.2 %
Median Income
$ -
Unemployment Rate (July 2024)
- %

Population & Households

Population & Household section gives reader an outlook. of general population profile, structure, and outlook.

Population Trend

Total Population
7000
Sex Ratio
113.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.2 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
- %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

The Chugach Census Area in Alaska exhibits a slight population decline of -0.2% over the past year, mirroring the state trend of stagnation. With a median age of 37.8 years, it is slightly older than the state average of 35.3 years. The sex ratio of 113.2 indicates a higher number of males compared to females, which is consistent with many Alaskan regions. The age dependency ratio of 53.6 suggests a balanced demographic, with 21.7% of the population under 18 and 13.2% over 65, positioning it similarly to other counties like Kenai Peninsula Borough, but with a younger population compared to areas like Petersburg Borough.

Dependency Rate
53.6 %
Median Age
37.8 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
13.2 %
Active Aging Index
70.1 %
Old Dependency Rate
20.3 %
Young Dependency Rate
33.3 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
2755
Married-couple Household
1442
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
- %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
- %
Average Household Size
2.45 p
Average Family Size
3.04 p
Household with Children (%)
30.5 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
27.1 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
24.9 %
Now Married
60.4 %
Widowed
4.2 %
Divorced
10.5 %
Marriage Status
Source: Census.gov
Marriage Status Breakdown
Source: Census.gov | S1201

Cultures

*Culture section contains several components: races, education, marriage and other factors.

Racial Profiiles

One Race
91.8 %
Two or More Races
8.2 %
Non-White
28.4 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
5.9 %
White
5015
Black
113
Asian
489
Native American
371
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
5015
Native US Citizen (%)
28.4 %
Born in Alaska (%)
34.5 %
Born in Other State (%)
55.5 %
Foreign Born (%)
8.1 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
36.1 %
Place of Birth Changes (2010-2022)
Source: Census.gov
Birthplace Breakdown (Outside of US)
Source: Census.gov

Migration

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Migration Inflow (% of Population)
12 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
14.4 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
85.5 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
0.2 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
24
Number of Adherents
2573
Adherents (% of Total Population)
36.8 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
27.4 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
1551
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
31.5 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 52725
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 41111
Median Income College Grads
$ 56595
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 110000
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
49.4 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
7 %
Bachelor Degree Distribution
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Attainment %
Source: Census.gov
Higher Education Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Income

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Household Income (Mean)
$ 83068
Household Income (Median)
$ 103289
Per Capita Income
$ 44700
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
- %
Gini Index
0.3721*
Poverty Rate
4.9 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov