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Chignik Lagoon

Alaska · 29 residents · 13.251 sq mi
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Chignik Lagoon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $71,875. Population has fallen 72% since 2000, a loss of 74 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
29
−72%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
−72%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.8
+112%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
224466881101990201020202024Chignik Lagoon
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,875
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,297 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,983
+24%since 2000
from $28,941 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.2%
+15.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.233
−31%since 2010
from 0.337 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
81.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(12)
Black1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(18)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.1%(7)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other75.9%(22)
Diversity Score45.8%(13)
Diversity Score
46
+158%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
6.8 min
−7%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
23.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% 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%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
47.1%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
41.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
64.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
27.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2012
from 21.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
41.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2013
from 45.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2017
from 88.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.3% 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 Lagoon, Alaska?

Chignik Lagoon, Alaska has about 29 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska?

The typical household in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska earns about $71,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska?

About 17.2% of people in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chignik Lagoon, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chignik Lagoon, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 49 residents, a change of about -63 percent over that period.

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

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