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Chevak

Alaska · 898 residents (2025 est.) · 1.143 sq mi
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Chevak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,875. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 271 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,200. At a median age of 26.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

494
−35%since 2000
from 765 in 2000
1990 – 2025
432 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
26.0
+49%since 2000
from 17.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:898 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
3486008521K1K1990201020202024Chevak
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,875
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$21,095
+179%since 2000
from $7,550 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
34.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.502
+27%since 2010
from 0.394 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$86,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$779
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,442
65.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
34.6% rent
36.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
35.7%
+26.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
27.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(246)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian2%(10)
Other96%(474)
Diversity Score9.8%(48)
10
−69%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

5.0 min
−32%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
51.5%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
90.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 93.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

17.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2011
from 31.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
53.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
46.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
24.6%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
47.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.1%
−53.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 8.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
5.3%
−68.1 ptssince 2013
from 73.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
90.7%
+29.0 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
52.4%
+23.5 ptssince 2016
from 28.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevak, Alaska?

Chevak, Alaska has about 494 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chevak, Alaska?

The typical household in Chevak, Alaska earns about $35,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chevak, Alaska expensive?

In Chevak, Alaska, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $779 a month.

How educated are people in Chevak, Alaska?

About 4.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chevak, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chevak, Alaska?

About 34.7% of people in Chevak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevak, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 103 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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