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Chitina

Alaska · 101 residents · 84.702 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 22 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 43.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−18%since 2000
from 123 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.8
−19%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3862861101341990201020202024Chitina
2024100
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$30,630
+183%since 2000
from $10,835 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
43.7%
+31.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information32.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
49.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
51.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(49)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other62%(63)
Diversity Score62.7%(63)
Diversity Score
63
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 10.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 47.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.7%
−64.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
Female
42.3%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
53.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2013
from 47.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chitina, Alaska?

Chitina, Alaska has about 101 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Chitina, Alaska?

About 10.5% 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 43.7% 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 55 residents, a change of about 120 percent over that period.

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

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