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Chena Ridge

Alaska · 5,881 residents · 36.453 sq mi
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#316Lowest poverty rateof 6,8232.8%
The short version

Chena Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $133,775. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $395,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
48% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,881
−1%since 2023
from 5,927 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
161 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 163 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−3%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K201020202024Chena Ridge
20246K
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.2%(424)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(331)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(527)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(245)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(185)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417.5%(1,031)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.5%(850)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.2%(835)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.8%(814)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.8%(458)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.1%(181)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$133,775
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,722 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,216
+6%since 2023
from $62,239 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.412
+5%since 2023
from 0.393 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$395,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $411,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,110
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,148 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+1%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
45
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(4,055)
Black0.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(309)
Asian2.4%(140)
Other23.6%(1,399)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(4,367)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(347)
Asian1.9%(110)
Other17.5%(1,028)
Diversity Score
52
−12%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.3%(195)
Bolivian1.1%(63)
Spaniard0.9%(53)
Asian origin
Taiwanese1.1%(63)
Thai0.4%(22)
Japanese0.2%(14)
Filipino0.2%(11)
Ancestry
German19.1%(1,122)
Irish16.2%(954)
English8.8%(518)
British3.1%(180)
Welsh2.5%(148)
American2.5%(146)
Italian2%(117)
Polish1.4%(80)
French1.1%(64)
Swedish0.9%(54)
Norwegian0.9%(50)
Danish0.8%(49)
+ 11 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.8%(48)
Czech0.8%(47)
Canadian0.7%(43)
Scottish0.7%(42)
Lithuanian0.6%(36)
Swiss0.5%(31)
Arab0.4%(22)
Egyptian0.4%(22)
Croatian0.3%(20)
Portuguese0.3%(16)
Ukrainian0.2%(9)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Mexican population · Largest British population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
47.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
23.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
−4%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
63.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
Female
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
Foreign born
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married25.1%(590)
Married65.4%(1,537)
Widowed2.1%(49)
Divorced7.4%(175)
Women 15+
Never married16.7%(376)
Married71.2%(1,601)
Widowed3.9%(88)
Divorced8.1%(183)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

Chena Ridge, Alaska has about 5,881 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

The typical household in Chena Ridge, Alaska earns about $133,775 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chena Ridge, Alaska expensive?

In Chena Ridge, Alaska, the median home is worth about $395,500, and the typical rent is about $1,110 a month.

How educated are people in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

About 47.8% of adults age 25 and over in Chena Ridge, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

About 2.8% of people in Chena Ridge, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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