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Chena Ridge

Alaska · 6,015 residents · 36.453 sq mi
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Chena Ridge is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $96,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $273,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
52% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,015
−2%since 2019
from 6,111 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
−2%since 2019
from 168 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+1%since 2019
from 38.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K201020202024Chena Ridge
20246K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$96,838
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $100,744 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,352
+1%since 2019
from $49,697 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
66.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance10.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$273,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $281,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$933
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $789 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 77.7% in 2019
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+1%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(4,561)
Black1.4%(83)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(281)
Asian1.1%(70)
Other18.3%(1,116)
Diversity Score50.9%(3,110)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.6%(4,609)
Black1.3%(76)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(229)
Asian1.9%(114)
Other21.5%(1,294)
Diversity Score53.1%(3,194)
Diversity Score
53
+4%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 30.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+4%since 2019
from 21.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 70.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2019
from 72.0% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 62.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 51.9% in 2019
Female
47.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 48.1% in 2019
Foreign born
5.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2019
from 9.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

Chena Ridge, Alaska has about 6,015 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chena Ridge, Alaska earns about $96,838 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 $273,300, and the typical rent is about $933 a month.

How educated are people in Chena Ridge, Alaska?

About 51.8% 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 3.7% of people in Chena Ridge, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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