Chugach Census Area, Alaska Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Chugach Census Area is located in Alaska with a total population of 6,964. It is the 14th most populous county out of 30 in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Chugach Census Area is 38.4 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Chugach Census Area is $88,565. This is about average than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% higher. The poverty rate stands at 4.8%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The unemployment rate is 8.7%. This is 51% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $330,900. Housing costs are about average than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 62.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% lower than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Chugach Census Area is White (non-Hispanic), making up 72.0% of the population. Asian residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 3.0%.

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 95.7%.