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Cordova

Alaska · 2,401 residents (2025 est.) · 61.346 sq mi
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Cordova has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $419,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,453
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,401 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cordova
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,132
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,114 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,392
+68%since 2000
from $25,256 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.359
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.358 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$419,400
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,200
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+73%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
58
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70%(1,718)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(75)
Asian10.1%(247)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.2%(864)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.7%(1,735)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(82)
Asian8.6%(212)
Other17.1%(419)
Diversity Score57.7%(1,416)
Diversity Score
58
+64%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.3 min
−28%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 11.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.3%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−57.7 ptssince 2013
from 66.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+5.0 ptssince 2017
from 89.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.3%
−11.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, Alaska?

Cordova, Alaska has about 2,453 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordova, Alaska?

The typical household in Cordova, Alaska earns about $85,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cordova, Alaska expensive?

In Cordova, Alaska, the median home is worth about $419,400, and the typical rent is about $1,200 a month.

How educated are people in Cordova, Alaska?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Cordova, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cordova, Alaska?

About 2.9% of people in Cordova, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cordova, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Cordova, Alaska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 339 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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