CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 2
Alaska · Chugach Census Area · 2,489 residents · 5,262.326 sq mi
Notable rankings
#12lowest low poverty in AK3.1%#17lowest short commute in AK#48 US7.3 min#22lowest low density in AK#50 US0.47/sq mi#35highest home value in AK$418,400TRACT SHAPE · Chugach Census Area, AK
The short version
Census Tract 2 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $85,132. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $418,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.1% of residents.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.9
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
2,489
+10%since 2020
from 2,264 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
0 / sq mi
+10%since 2020
from 0 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
38.9
+8%since 2020
from 36.0 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$85,132
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $91,346 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,519
−1%since 2020
from $43,908 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 63.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.362
+7%since 2020
from 0.339 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
Construction9.9%
Retail trade8.5%
Information6.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food5.1%
Other services3%
Finance & insurance2.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
Public administration2.1%
Manufacturing1.6%
Transportation & warehousing1%
Education & health services0.2%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$418,400
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $340,900 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,211
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $1,445 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
35.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2020
from 36.7% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+31.2 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.9
+32%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(1,416)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(128)
Asian13.3%(302)
Other17.9%(405)
Diversity Score69.5%(1,573)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,766)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(82)
Asian8.5%(212)
Other17%(424)
Diversity Score57.4%(1,429)
Diversity Score
57
−17%since 2020
from 69 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 30.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 94.5% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
7.3 min
−24%since 2020
from 9.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 61.7% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 14.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.4% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
21.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2020
from 2.0% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.0%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2020
from 79.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.0%
+11.6 ptssince 2020
from 11.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.8%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
Female
50.1%
+7.3 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
Foreign born
8.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 15.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.5%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 2,489 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $85,132 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $418,400, and the typical rent is about $1,211 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 3.1% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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