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Copper Center

Alaska · 338 residents · 12.496 sq mi
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Copper Center has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
338
−7%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
27 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+23%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2272813363904441990201020202024Copper Center
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,188 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,034
+65%since 2000
from $15,152 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade13.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,400
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+421%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $99 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.1%(174)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(119)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other61.6%(208)
Diversity Score64.7%(219)
Diversity Score
65
+1073%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 86.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+114%since 2000
from 8.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
52.9%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 16.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.6%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.1%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
58.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
29.7%
−34.7 ptssince 2013
from 64.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper Center, Alaska?

Copper Center, Alaska has about 338 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Copper Center, Alaska?

The typical household in Copper Center, Alaska earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copper Center, Alaska expensive?

In Copper Center, Alaska, the median home is worth about $155,400, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Copper Center, Alaska?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Copper Center, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copper Center, Alaska?

About 12.8% of people in Copper Center, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Copper Center, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Copper Center, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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