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Chitina

Alaska · 126 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 $13,802. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $55,000. At a median age of 28.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 79% less than the Alaska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

126
+2%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
28.0
−29%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
3862861101341990201020202024Chitina
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,802
−58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$16,058
+48%since 2000
from $10,835 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
25.8%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.539
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information33.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$55,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
$381
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $210 in 2000
US average: $853
5.8%
−53.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
48.1% rent
43.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
25.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
4.0
+74%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other41.7%(53)
Diversity Score62.4%(79)
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
17.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
13.7%
−60.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

30.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
70.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chitina, Alaska?

Chitina, Alaska has about 126 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chitina, Alaska?

The typical household in Chitina, Alaska earns about $13,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chitina, Alaska expensive?

In Chitina, Alaska, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Chitina, Alaska?

About 21.1% 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 25.8% 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 80 residents, a change of about 174 percent over that period.

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

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