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Copper River Census Area

Alaska · 2,617 residents · 24,692.42 sq mi
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Copper River Census Area has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,745. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. Median home value is $234,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

2,617
−1%vs 2021
vs 2,635 in 2021
2020 – 2025
0 / sq mi
−1%vs 2021
vs 0 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.6
+4%vs 2021
vs 42.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
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20243K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$64,745
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $67,439 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$33,776
Unchangedvs 2021
vs $33,894 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.4%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.6% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
9.3%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.9%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$234,500
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $232,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$757
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $780 in 2021
US average: $1,124
75.1%
+0.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 74.6% in 2021
24.9% rent
3.6
+5%vs 2021
vs 3.4 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic57.8%(1,522)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(128)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other36.7%(967)
Diversity Score66.2%(1,743)
2020
White, non-Hispanic60.8%(1,591)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(84)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other38.1%(998)
Diversity Score64.2%(1,681)
64
−3%vs 2021
vs 66 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.5%
+1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.8% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.1% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.1%
+2.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.4% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.4 min
−10%vs 2021
vs 27.2 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
60.7%
−1.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
7.5%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 7.5% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
−2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 7.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
60.4%
+1.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.0% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
42.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 46.8% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.5%
−4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 52.1% in 2021
52.5%
+4.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 47.9% in 2021
1.4%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 1.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
19.9%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 21.1% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Copper River Census Area, Alaska has about 2,617 residents according to the 2020 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 $64,745 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 $234,500, and the typical rent is about $757 a month.

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

About 31.5% 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 9.3% of people in Copper River 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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