Demographic Profile

Copper River Census Area

TSAC-CFD-02066

Snapshot

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Total Population
2614
CAGR (2011-2025)
- %
Median Age
43.1 y.o.
Age 65+ (%)
17.2 %
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
2614
Sex Ratio
113.2 %
Population Growth (2021-2022)
-0.8 %
Population CAGR (2010-2022)
- %
Population Growth Rate (%)
Source: Census.gov

Age Structure

The Copper River Census Area, AK, exhibits a population growth rate of -0.8% over the past year, indicating a decline, which is consistent with broader trends in Alaska where several counties also report negative growth. With a median age of 43.1 years, it is older than the state average of 35.3 years, reflecting a higher old-age dependency ratio of 30.6%. The area has a significant young-age dependency ratio of 47.1%, suggesting a relatively high proportion of youth. Compared to other counties, Copper River's demographic profile highlights challenges related to an aging population and potential workforce implications.

Dependency Rate
77.6 %
Median Age
43.1 y.o.
% of Population > 65 y.o.
17.2 %
Active Aging Index
78.8 %
Old Dependency Rate
30.6 %
Young Dependency Rate
47.1 %
Age Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Population Structure
Source: Census.gov

Household Status

Total Households
1090
Married-couple Household
519
Household CAGR (2010-2022)
- %
Household Growth (2021-2022)
- %
Average Household Size
2.38 p
Average Family Size
3.15 p
Household with Children (%)
30 %
Household with Elder 65+ (%)
30.8 %
Household Size
Source: Census.gov
Household Structure
Source: Census.gov

Marriage

Never Married
29 %
Now Married
52.8 %
Widowed
3.2 %
Divorced
15 %
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
88.8 %
Two or More Races
11.2 %
Non-White
47 %
Hispanic (Overlapping)
6.5 %
White
1385
Black
1
Asian
12
Native American
886
Race Structure (%)
Source: Census.gov
Racial Profile Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Place of Birth

Native US Citizen
1385
Native US Citizen (%)
47 %
Born in Alaska (%)
53.7 %
Born in Other State (%)
44 %
Foreign Born (%)
1.4 %
Naturalized (% of Foreign Born)
50 %
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)
13.6 %
From Different County (% of Inflow)
91.5 %
From Different State (% of Inflow)
3.7 %
From Different Country (% of Inflow)
4.8 %
%
Source: Census.gov

Religion

Number of Congregations
9
Number of Adherents
866
Adherents (% of Total Population)
33.1 %
Christian (% of Total Population)
25 %
Religion Breakdown
Source: Census.gov

Education Attainment

Number of Bachelor's Degree Holders
503
Bachelor's Degree Attainment Rate
28.1 %
Median Income (25y+)
$ 60029
Median Income, High School Grads
$ 47000
Median Income College Grads
$ 52734
Median Income Graduate/Professional
$ 95347
Bachelor's Degree STEM %
37 %
Bachelor's Degree Business %
4.6 %
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)
$ 70606
Household Income (Median)
$ 88145
Per Capita Income
$ 37887
Per Capita Income Growth (2013-2022)
- %
Gini Index
0.4125*
Poverty Rate
11.2 %
Per Capita Income
Source: Census.gov | B19301
Income Distribution by Household
Source: Census.gov