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Chugach Census Area

Alaska · 6,553 residents (2025 est.) · 9,530.193 sq mi
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Chugach Census Area is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $90,509. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $346,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,862
−1%since 2023
from 6,964 in 2023
2020 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−1%since 2023
from 1 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.9
−1%since 2023
from 38.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,553 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2020 – 2024
7K7K7K7K7K20202024Chugach Census Area
20247K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.4%(441)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(407)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(387)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(381)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(435)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.5%(1,062)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.4%(1,060)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.1%(764)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(974)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(682)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.9%(200)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1%(69)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$90,509
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $88,565 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,365
+3%since 2023
from $45,898 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.382
+5%since 2023
from 0.363 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$346,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $330,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,369
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,397 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
63.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
36.2% rent
Vacancy rate
27.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 38.9% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+2%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic72%(5,012)
Black1.4%(96)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(359)
Asian5.9%(412)
Other15.6%(1,085)
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.4%(4,830)
Black1.5%(106)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(326)
Asian5%(341)
Other18.3%(1,259)
Diversity Score
58
+3%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
1
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.8%(259)
Dominican0.4%(25)
Costa Rican0.2%(13)
Honduran0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino3.6%(246)
Vietnamese0.5%(36)
Taiwanese0.3%(22)
Japanese0.3%(21)
Thai0.2%(15)
Chinese0.1%(8)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.7%(48)
Ancestry
German21.3%(1,459)
Irish15.1%(1,034)
English12.2%(839)
Scottish5.3%(363)
Norwegian4.2%(285)
Italian3.6%(250)
Swiss3%(209)
Hungarian2.4%(162)
Scotch-Irish1.9%(132)
Welsh1.9%(130)
Swedish1.7%(114)
+ 21 more ancestry groups with data
American1.5%(105)
French1.2%(85)
Austrian1%(72)
Dutch1%(66)
Polish1%(66)
Finnish0.5%(33)
Czech0.4%(25)
British0.3%(23)
Russian0.3%(22)
Portuguese0.3%(20)
Canadian0.2%(12)
Greek0.2%(12)
West Indian0.2%(12)
Danish0.2%(11)
Ukrainian0.1%(10)
Croatian0.1%(8)
Haitian0.1%(6)
Belgian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Scottish population · Largest Norwegian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 29.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
−6%since 2023
from 9.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 65.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 29.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
Female
46.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 46.5% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(1,003)
Married57%(1,746)
Widowed1.7%(53)
Divorced8.5%(261)
Women 15+
Never married26.8%(688)
Married61.7%(1,581)
Widowed4.3%(111)
Divorced7.2%(184)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?

Chugach Census Area, Alaska has about 6,862 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?

The typical household in Chugach Census Area, Alaska earns about $90,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chugach Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Chugach Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $346,200, and the typical rent is about $1,369 a month.

How educated are people in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?

About 31.4% of adults age 25 and over in Chugach Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chugach Census Area, Alaska?

About 5.9% of people in Chugach Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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

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