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Chenega

Alaska · 59 residents · 29.285 sq mi
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Chenega is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,125. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 27 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $266,700. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.3% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
59
−31%since 2000
from 86 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.8
−5%since 2000
from 30.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
314966831011990201020202024Chenega
202437
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,125
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$25,152
+88%since 2000
from $13,382 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$266,700
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$450
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
11.5%
−56.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
88.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+101%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22%(13)
Black6.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other72.9%(43)
Diversity Score54.4%(32)
Diversity Score
54
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.3 min
+28%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
61.5%
+26.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.6%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
47.6%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
Female
47.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−42.3 ptssince 2013
from 63.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chenega, Alaska?

Chenega, Alaska has about 59 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chenega, Alaska?

The typical household in Chenega, Alaska earns about $73,125 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 $266,700, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Chenega, Alaska?

About 33.3% 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 6.3% 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 35 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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