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Chefornak

Alaska · 506 residents · 5.236 sq mi
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Chefornak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,375. Population has grown 28% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $47,500. At a median age of 24.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

506
+28%since 2000
from 394 in 2000
1990 – 2025
97 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 75 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
24.1
+16%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2793724655586511990201020202024Chefornak
2024620
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,375
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$10,683
+26%since 2000
from $8,474 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
18.2%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance16.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$47,500
−87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $234,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$725
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
71.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
28.8% rent
1.1
−84%since 2000
from 6.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(506)
Diversity Score8.8%(44)
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

6.1 min
−16%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
0.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
92.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

25.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 22.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
50.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
22.9%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
46.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
18.9%
−50.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chefornak, Alaska?

Chefornak, Alaska has about 506 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chefornak, Alaska?

The typical household in Chefornak, Alaska earns about $44,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chefornak, Alaska expensive?

In Chefornak, Alaska, the median home is worth about $47,500, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Chefornak, Alaska?

About 4.1% of adults age 25 and over in Chefornak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chefornak, Alaska?

About 18.2% of people in Chefornak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chefornak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chefornak, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 196 residents, a change of about 63 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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