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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Chignik

Alaska · 79 residents · 10.947 sq mi
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Chignik has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has fallen 54% since 1990, a loss of 92 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $90,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

79
−54%since 1990
from 171 in 1990
1990 – 2025
7 / sq mi
−54%since 1990
from 16 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+20%since 1990
from 30.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1356991421851990201020202024Chignik
202427
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,250
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,875 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$16,166
+23%since 1990
from $13,188 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$90,800
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $86,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2023
$388
−59%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $713 in 1990
US average: $602
58.6%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 60.9% in 1990
41.4% rent
2.7
+13%since 1990
from 2.3 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(90)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.8%(27)
Asian1.8%(3)
Diversity Score77.4%(132)
2000
White, non-Hispanic31.6%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian2.5%(2)
Diversity Score24.6%(19)
25
−68%since 1990
from 77 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.0%
−9.1 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.1%
+12.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
9.3%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

7.3 min
−38%since 1990
from 11.7 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 Chignik, Alaska?

Chignik, Alaska has about 79 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Chignik, Alaska?

The typical household in Chignik, Alaska earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chignik, Alaska expensive?

In Chignik, Alaska, the median home is worth about $90,800, and the typical rent is about $388 a month.

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 4.5% 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 92 residents, a change of about -54 percent over that period.

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

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