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Cordova

Alaska · 2,239 residents · 61.346 sq mi
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Cordova is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $72,125. Population has declined 9% since 2000. Median home value is $172,000. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,239
−9%since 2000
from 2,454 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
36 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 40 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.2
+14%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Cordova
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,125
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,114 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,630
+21%since 2000
from $25,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.3%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$172,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $142,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$623
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $661 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
−16%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.3%(1,530)
Black0.4%(9)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(94)
Asian10.7%(240)
Other16.3%(366)
Diversity Score61.6%(1,380)
Diversity Score
62
+75%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+17%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
32.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
40.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cordova, Alaska?

Cordova, Alaska has about 2,239 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cordova, Alaska?

The typical household in Cordova, Alaska earns about $72,125 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 $172,000, and the typical rent is about $623 a month.

How educated are people in Cordova, Alaska?

About 23.4% 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 1.8% 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 125 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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

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