Chugach Census Area, Alaska

AK · FIPS 02063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,862 #2,746 / 3,222
15th
Median Household Income $90,509 +20.4% #289 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 37.9 years -2.6% #2,591 / 3,222
20th
Median Home Value $346,200 +22.8% #439 / 3,222
86th
Median Gross Rent $1,369 +17.7% #344 / 3,222
89th
Poverty Rate 5.9% -53.3% #103 / 3,222
97th

Demographics

Chugach Census Area has a population of 6,862, making it the #2,746 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

94.2%
Native Born
5.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Chugach Census Area is $90,509, ranking #289 out of 3,222 counties — 20.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.9% and unemployment stands at 8.9%.

Median Household Income
$90,509 +20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #289 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$47,365 +14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #298 of 3,222
91th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.9% −53.3% vs nat'l
Rank #103 of 3,222
97th percentile
Unemployment Rate
8.9% +67.3% vs nat'l
Rank #3,016 of 3,222
6th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.4% −6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #662 of 3,222
79th percentile
Mean Commute Time
10.9 min −60.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,208 of 3,222
0th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Chugach Census Area is $346,200 (+22.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,369/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.8%.

Median Home Value
$346,200 +22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #439 of 3,222
86th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,369 +17.7% vs nat'l
Rank #344 of 3,222
89th percentile
Homeownership Rate
63.8% −1.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,817 of 3,222
13th percentile
63.8% Homeownership

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Health

88.6% of residents in Chugach Census Area have health insurance coverage, which is 3.3% below the national rate.

88.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
88.6% −3.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,437 of 3,222
24th percentile

About Chugach Census Area, Alaska

Chugach Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 6,862, making it the 2,746th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Chugach Census Area is 37.9 years, which is 2.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Chugach Census Area is $90,509, which ranks #289 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9%.

The median home value in Chugach Census Area is $346,200, 22.8% above the national median. Renters in Chugach Census Area pay a median gross rent of $1,369 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Chugach Census Area, 31.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 10.9 min.

Chugach Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 70.4% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (11.7%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (5.0%).

All data for Chugach Census Area, Alaska comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.