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Chitina

Alaska · 100 residents · 84.702 sq mi
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Chitina has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,571. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 23 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.0% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
39% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

100
−19%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
29.8
−24%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 19902024
3862861101341990201020202024Chitina
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,571
−50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$23,615
+118%since 2000
from $10,835 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
43.0%
+30.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.622
+15%since 2010
from 0.539 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services7.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

39.1%
−20.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
60.9% rent
65.4%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
61.1%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
14.3%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51.2%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other51%(51)
Diversity Score62.5%(62)
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.4%
−10.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

4.1 min
−77%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
38.9%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
69.0%
+21.4 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
48.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
30.8%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
41.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
17.2%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
35.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
23.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2013
from 47.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
73.9%
+61.7 ptssince 2017
from 12.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chitina, Alaska?

Chitina, Alaska has about 100 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chitina, Alaska?

The typical household in Chitina, Alaska earns about $23,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Chitina, Alaska?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chitina, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chitina, Alaska?

About 43.0% of people in Chitina, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chitina, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Chitina, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 54 residents, a change of about 117 percent over that period.

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

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