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Chugiak

Alaska · Anchorage · 8,943 residents · 683.961 sq mi
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The short version

Chugiak is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $124,570. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 45% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value is $460,264. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Chugiak; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,943
Population density
13 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$124,570
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$65,427
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.3%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.351
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$460,264
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$1,288
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.4%
17.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.2%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.6%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(7,115)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(308)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other16.5%(1,476)
Diversity Score42.3%(3,785)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(7,115)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(308)
Asian0.3%(24)
Other16.5%(1,476)
Diversity Score42.3%(3,785)
Diversity Score
42
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.2%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.1%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.1%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.5%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
Female
45.8%
Foreign born
1.6%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.0%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.9%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.6%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.1%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska?

Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska has about 8,943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska?

The typical household in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska earns about $124,570 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska expensive?

In Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska, the median home is worth about $460,264, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 45.2% of adults age 25 and over in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chugiak, Anchorage, Alaska?

About 6.3% of people in Chugiak, Anchorage, 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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