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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chevak

Alaska · 765 residents · 1.143 sq mi
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Chevak has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,875. Population has grown 28% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,500. At a median age of 17.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 48% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 17.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

765
+28%since 1990
from 597 in 1990
1990 – 2025
669 / sq mi
+28%since 1990
from 522 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
17.4
−13%since 1990
from 19.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3486008521K1K1990201020202024Chevak
2024494
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,875
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,222 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,550
+31%since 1990
from $5,742 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,500
−49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $77,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$292
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $316 in 1990
US average: $602
73.1%
+7.8 ptssince 1990
from 65.2% in 1990
26.9% rent
1.9
−57%since 1990
from 4.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.7%(4)
Diversity Score15.7%(94)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score32.1%(246)
32
+104%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 11.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.9%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 66.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
+111%since 1990
from 3.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chevak, Alaska?

Chevak, Alaska has about 765 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chevak, Alaska?

The typical household in Chevak, Alaska earns about $26,875 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 $51,500, and the typical rent is about $292 a month.

How educated are people in Chevak, Alaska?

About 10.5% 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 29.5% of people in Chevak, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chevak, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chevak, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 168 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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