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Valdez

Alaska · 3,976 residents · 212.891 sq mi
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Valdez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,536. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $159,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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
3,976
−1%since 2000
from 4,036 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
19 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 19 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.7
+4%since 2000
from 35.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Valdez
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,536
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,532 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,822
+27%since 2000
from $27,341 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
42.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.352
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Information7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction4.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$159,300
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $129,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,082
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $787 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+18%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.8%(3,300)
Black0.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4%(160)
Asian2.1%(85)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(702)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(3,125)
Black0.6%(24)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(185)
Asian1.9%(76)
Other16.1%(640)
Diversity Score47.2%(1,875)
Diversity Score
47
+171%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 90.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.7 min
+61%since 2000
from 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
29.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.6%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valdez, Alaska?

Valdez, Alaska has about 3,976 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valdez, Alaska?

The typical household in Valdez, Alaska earns about $69,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valdez, Alaska expensive?

In Valdez, Alaska, the median home is worth about $159,300, and the typical rent is about $1,082 a month.

How educated are people in Valdez, Alaska?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valdez, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valdez, Alaska?

About 4.7% of people in Valdez, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valdez, Alaska grown since 1990?

Yes, Valdez, Alaska has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 98 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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