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Chena Ridge

Alaska · 5,791 residents · 36.453 sq mi
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Chena Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $91,389. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $254,900. Poverty is rare here, at 2.1% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,791
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 5,766 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
159 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 158 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
36.9
−1%vs 2011
vs 37.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,389
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $87,822 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,320
Unchangedvs 2011
vs $38,166 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.7% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
−3%vs 2011
vs 0.410 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $256,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$724
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $789 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
52.4%
−25.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.0% in 2011
26.0% rent
Vacancy rate
9.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.2%
−7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.6%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.2% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−5%vs 2011
vs 2.9 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic70.8%(4,085)
Black1.4%(83)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(663)
Asian0.4%(22)
Other15.8%(913)
Diversity Score57.4%(3,312)
2010
White, non-Hispanic81.9%(4,742)
Black1.2%(70)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(186)
Asian1.8%(102)
Other18.5%(1,071)
Diversity Score47.3%(2,736)
Diversity Score
47
−18%vs 2011
vs 57 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 45.3% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
20.9%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 19.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.6%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.1%
−2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
+0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.3% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.2% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.9% in 2011
Female
43.0%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.1% in 2011
Foreign born
9.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.7% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.0%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.4% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

Chena Ridge, Alaska has about 5,791 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chena Ridge, Alaska earns about $91,389 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 $254,900, and the typical rent is about $724 a month.

How educated are people in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

About 43.5% 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 2.1% of people in Chena Ridge, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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