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Chignik Lake

Alaska · 27 residents · 12.441 sq mi
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Chignik Lake has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,625. Population has fallen 81% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27
−81%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
−81%since 2000
from 12 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+69%since 2000
from 20.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1551861211571990201020202024Chignik Lake
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,625
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,458 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,715
+57%since 2000
from $13,842 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+45.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−22.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
−35%since 2010
from 0.279 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance33.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information22.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
64.0%
+30.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(2)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.1%(48)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(1)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.3%(26)
Diversity Score8.9%(2)
Diversity Score
9
−73%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−86.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
44.4%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−35.2 ptssince 2011
from 85.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
44.4%
−36.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.2%
−69.3 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.0%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
Female
37.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
33.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.3%
+16.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 75.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+54.2 ptssince 2017
from 45.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% 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 Lake, Alaska?

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

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

The typical household in Chignik Lake, Alaska earns about $80,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Chignik Lake, Alaska?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chignik Lake, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chignik Lake, Alaska?

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

Has Chignik Lake, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chignik Lake, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -78 percent over that period.

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

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