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Chignik

Alaska · 87 residents (2025 est.) · 10.947 sq mi
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Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 52 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−66%since 2000
from 79 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.8
+48%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:87 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1356991421851990201020202024Chignik
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$31,393
+94%since 2000
from $16,166 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
46.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
+13%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+41.4 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
84.0%
+46.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
23.1%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian2.5%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.6%(19)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.2%(23)
Diversity Score31.6%(9)
Diversity Score
32
+28%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
3.2 min
−55%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
41.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
15.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
80.0%
+44.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2012
from 28.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
55.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2013
from 54.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.6%
+44.6 ptssince 2017
from 40.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2016
from 91.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chignik, Alaska?

Chignik, Alaska has about 27 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Chignik, Alaska?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chignik, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chignik, Alaska?

About 11.1% of people in Chignik, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chignik, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chignik, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -84 percent over that period.

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

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