Copper River Census Area, Alaska
Located in Alaska, Copper River Census Area has a population of 2,626 residents and a median age of 48.9 years, making it the #3,064 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.7%. The median home value is $292,800, and the median household income is $79,250, which is 5% above the national median.
Demographics
Copper River Census Area has a population of 2,626, making it the #3,064 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.9 years, which is 25.7% above the national median.
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Economy
The median household income in Copper River Census Area is $79,250, ranking #614 out of 3,222 counties — 5.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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Housing
The median home value in Copper River Census Area is $292,800 (+3.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,089/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.5%.
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Education
In Copper River Census Area, 23.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 30.6% below the national average, ranking #1,449 out of 3,222 counties.
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16.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Substance Use
17.5% of adults in Copper River Census Area smoke , 32.6% are obese , and 22.9% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
20.1% of children in Copper River Census Area live in poverty .
Civic & Transportation
The mean commute time is 25.3 min, which is 8.2% below the national average.
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Copper River Census Area, Alaska has a total population of 2,626, making it the 3,064th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Copper River Census Area is 48.9 years, which is 25.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Copper River Census Area is $79,250, which ranks #614 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Copper River Census Area is $292,800, 3.9% above the national median. Renters in Copper River Census Area pay a median gross rent of $1,089 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Copper River Census Area, 23.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 30.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.3 min.
Copper River Census Area is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 53.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (31.2%) and Two or More Races (8.2%).
All data for Copper River 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.