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Chignik Lagoon

Alaska · 78 residents · 13.251 sq mi
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Chignik Lagoon is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $130,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 25 residents. Median home value is $187,500. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 96% more than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−24%since 2000
from 103 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
6 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+37%since 2000
from 26.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
224466881101990201020202024Chignik Lagoon
202429
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$130,250
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $92,297 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,231
+29%since 2000
from $28,941 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction22.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,500
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $154,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
20.7%
−58.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
60.9%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.5%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(3)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other81.9%(64)
Diversity Score47.8%(37)
Diversity Score
48
+169%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+12.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
4.5 min
−38%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
15.2%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
18.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
39.4%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
18.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
40.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
50.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
Female
60.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska?

Chignik Lagoon, Alaska has about 78 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska earns about $130,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chignik Lagoon, Alaska expensive?

In Chignik Lagoon, Alaska, the median home is worth about $187,500.

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 0.0% of people in Chignik Lagoon, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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