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Chenega

Alaska · 76 residents · 29.285 sq mi
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Chenega has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,458. Population has declined 12% since 2000. 67% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,700. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 30% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
67% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

76
−12%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
3 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
35.0
+16%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
314966831011990201020202024Chenega
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,458
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
$26,092
+95%since 2000
from $13,382 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
0.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$216,700
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2021
29.0%
−39.1 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
61.3% rent
30.6%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.7
+157%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic22.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other54.2%(41)
Diversity Score64.3%(49)
64
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

66.7%
+51.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
7.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
29.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
38.2%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
16.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

63.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
78.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
45.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
7.4%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenega, Alaska?

Chenega, Alaska has about 76 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chenega, Alaska?

The typical household in Chenega, Alaska earns about $46,458 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chenega, Alaska expensive?

In Chenega, Alaska, the median home is worth about $216,700.

How educated are people in Chenega, Alaska?

About 66.7% of adults age 25 and over in Chenega, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chenega, Alaska?

About 0.0% of people in Chenega, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chenega, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chenega, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 18 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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