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Chena Ridge

Alaska · 5,881 residents · 36.453 sq mi
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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

5,881
−1%since 2023
from 5,927 in 2023
2010 – 2024
161 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 163 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
37.5
−3%since 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5K6K6K6K6K201020202024Chena Ridge
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$133,775
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $140,722 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$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%
2.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$395,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $411,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,110
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,148 in 2023
US average: $1,442
75.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 73.2% in 2023
24.3% rent
14.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
12.8%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
35.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+1%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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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)
Diversity Score59.1%(3,504)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(4,367)
Black0.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(347)
Asian1.9%(110)
Other17.5%(1,028)
Diversity Score51.8%(3,045)
52
−12%since 2023
from 59 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

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%
23.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−4%since 2023
from 21.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
78.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
9.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
22.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 15.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
63.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.5% in 2023
48.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 48.5% in 2023
2.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
11.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
15.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
9.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 10.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
94.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
94.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
2.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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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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