Chignik Lagoon CDP, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Chignik Lagoon CDP is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 31. It ranks as the 284th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chignik Lagoon CDP is 55.1 years. This is 55% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chignik Lagoon CDP is $68,333. This is 24% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $177,500. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $333,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Chignik Lagoon CDP is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Chignik Lagoon CDP is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (19.4%) is well below the state average of 58.3%.

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% lower than the state rate of 31.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 81.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Chignik Lagoon CDP, Alaska is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Alaska state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 330 Census-designated places in Alaska. For official data, visit data.census.gov.