Cohoe CDP, Alaska Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cohoe CDP is a small community located in Alaska. The total population is 1,619. It ranks as the 56th most populous out of 330 cities and towns in Alaska.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cohoe CDP is 44.6 years. This is 25% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cohoe CDP is $59,000. This is 34% lower than the state median of $89,336. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 18.0%. This is 77% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.2%. The unemployment rate is 14.3%. This is 149% higher than the state rate of 5.8%. The median home value is $228,600. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $333,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.9x. 86.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 66.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cohoe CDP is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.8%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.3%.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cohoe 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.