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Copper River Census Area

Alaska · 2,666 residents (2025 est.) · 24,692.42 sq mi
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Copper River Census Area has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $79,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $292,800. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% 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
2,626
Unchangedsince 2023
from 2,626 in 2023
2020 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.9
+7%since 2023
from 45.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,666 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2020 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K20202024Copper River Census Area
20243K
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.8%(125)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(198)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149%(236)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.9%(154)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.7%(150)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 448.9%(234)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.8%(310)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.6%(462)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418%(472)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.2%(163)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.7%(44)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$79,250
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $75,053 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,400
+7%since 2023
from $38,788 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 50.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.409 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing2.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$292,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $246,700 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,089
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $973 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 67.7% in 2023
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
50.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+12%since 2023
from 3.3 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-Hispanic53.2%(1,398)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(102)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other42.2%(1,109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(1,397)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(151)
Asian0.8%(20)
Other40.1%(1,053)
Diversity Score
69
+3%since 2023
from 67 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.6%(122)
Cuban1.1%(29)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(6)
Korean0.2%(5)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro0.6%(16)
Samoan0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German12.8%(337)
Irish9%(237)
English5.9%(155)
Czech4.9%(129)
Welsh3.9%(103)
Scotch-Irish3.8%(101)
Swedish3.6%(94)
Norwegian3.5%(92)
Scottish3%(80)
French2.6%(69)
Danish1.5%(40)
Finnish1.3%(33)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
American1.2%(31)
Canadian0.4%(11)
British0.4%(10)
Austrian0.3%(9)
Dutch0.3%(8)
Greek0.2%(6)
Ghanaian0.2%(5)
Jamaican0.2%(5)
Italian0.2%(4)
Swiss0.2%(4)
Australian0.1%(3)
Polish0.1%(3)
Hungarian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Czech population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 28.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.4 min
+19%since 2023
from 24.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.9% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
Female
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 22.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2023
from 81.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31%(337)
Married57.6%(626)
Widowed1.7%(18)
Divorced9.7%(105)
Women 15+
Never married23.4%(230)
Married57.4%(563)
Widowed7%(69)
Divorced12.1%(119)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Copper River Census Area, Alaska?

Copper River Census Area, Alaska has about 2,626 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Copper River Census Area, Alaska earns about $79,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Copper River Census Area, Alaska expensive?

In Copper River Census Area, Alaska, the median home is worth about $292,800, and the typical rent is about $1,089 a month.

How educated are people in Copper River Census Area, Alaska?

About 23.4% of adults age 25 and over in Copper River Census Area, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Copper River Census Area, Alaska?

About 8.7% of people in Copper River Census Area, Alaska live below the federal poverty line.

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